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Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift
program) ................................ 106, 107
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..................109
Shifting procedure .........................104
Steering wheel gearshift control ....108
Transmission position indicator .....104
Transmission positions ..................104
AUX socket ........................................ 161
Axle oils .............................................. 304
B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 205
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 56
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................71
Replacing ....................................... 269
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 283
Charging ........................................ 285
Jump starting ................................. 285
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Bead (tire) .......................................... 205
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 185
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 218
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 238
Brakes ................................................ 210
High-performance brake system ....211
Parking brake ................................ 102
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Break-in period .................................. 178
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 20
Calls (phone) ...................................... 129
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 303
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 220
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 73, 126
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 69
Locking/unlocking from inside ........73
SmartKey ......................................... 68
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 73
Certification label .............................. 294
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 39
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off ........................................ 43
Infant and child restraint systems .... 52
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
Safety notes ..................................... 51
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 221
Cigarette lighter ................................ 166
Climate control system
Air conditioning ............................. 150
Air conditioning refrigerant ............306
Air distribution ............................... 153
Air recirculation mode ...................154
Air vents ........................................ 151
Air volume ..................................... 153
Automatic mode ............................ 150
Deactivating system ......................149
Front defroster .............................. 153
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........153
Residual heat and ventilation .........154
Temperature .................................. 151
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Clock ..................................................... 28
Cockpit ................................................. 28
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 205
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) .......... 303
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 92
Control system .................................. 113
Multifunction display .....................114
Multifunction steering wheel .........113
Resetting to factory settings ..........121
Control system menus ...................... 115
AMG ............................................... 116
Audio/DVD .................................... 119
Distronic ........................................ 120
Navigation ..................................... 120
Settings ......................................... 121
Standard display ............................ 116
Telephone ...................................... 129
Trip computer ................................ 128
Vehicle status message memory ...120
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 127
Instrument cluster .........................122
Lighting .......................................... 124
Vehicle ........................................... 126
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 127
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 127
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............308
Capacities ...................................... 304
Checking level ............................... 184
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 244
Temperature gauge ........................ 112
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Corner-illuminating lamps .................. 93
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
Cruise control .................................... 130
Activating ....................................... 131
Canceling ....................................... 132
Changing the set speed .................132
Last stored speed ..........................132
Lever .............................................. 131Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 232
Resume function ............................ 132
Setting current speed ....................131
Cup holders ........................................ 164
Curb weight ....................................... 205
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 22
Customer Relations Department ....... 22
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 22
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 90
Switching on or off ......................... 124
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 153
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......153
Rear window .................................. 155
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 125
Interior lighting .............................. 126
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 101
With starting .................................... 99
Digital clock
see Clock
Digital speedometer ......................... 116
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 197
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................116
Distronic ........................................ 135
Maintenance service indicator .......214
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 226
Multifunction display .....................114
Outside temperature ...................... 116
Symbol messages ..........................237
Text messages ............................... 227
Trip computer ................................ 128
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Limiting .......................................... 108
Shifting into optimal ......................109
Gear selector lever ............................ 103
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Gearshift pattern ........................... 103
Lock ......................................... 99, 103
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 234
Shifting procedure .........................104
Transmission position indicator .....104
Transmission positions ..................104
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 161
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 206
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 206
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 220
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 92
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 93
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps .............89
Automatic headlamp mode ..............90
Bi-Xenon .................................. 89, 272
Cleaning lenses ............................. 218
Cleaning system .............................. 93
Daytime running lamp mode ............90
Delayed shut-off ............................ 125
High-beam flasher ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps .....................92
Low-beam headlamps ......................90
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Replacing bulbs ............................. 271
Switch .............................................. 89
Headliner, cleaning and care of ....... 220
Head restraints .................................... 80
Adjustment ...................................... 80
Head-thorax air bags ........................... 42
Height adjustment
Seats ............................................... 80
High-beam flasher ............................... 92
High-beam headlamps ................ 92, 272
Indicator lamp ............................ 31, 32
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
High-performance brake system ..... 211
Hill-start assist system ..................... 142
Hood ................................................... 180
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Horn ...................................................... 28
Hydroplaning ..................................... 212
I
Identification labels .......................... 294
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 295
Ignition ..................................... 78, 79, 99
Immobilizer .......................................... 63
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ........................ 35, 72
Instrument cluster ...................... 30, 111
Illumination .................................... 112
Lamps ............................................ 254
Multifunction display .....................114
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting ................................... 94
Delayed shut-off ............................ 126
Reading lamps ................................. 94
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 86
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
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License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 251
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 220
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 89
Daytime running lamp mode ............90
Exterior ............................................ 89
Interior ............................................. 94
Limp-home mode .............................. 111
Load assist ......................................... 164
Load index (tires) ...................... 201, 206
Locator lighting ................................. 125
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 71
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 69
Manually ........................................ 269
SmartKey ......................................... 68
Loss of
Key .................................................. 72
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 294
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 90
Exterior lamp switch ........................89
Switching on .................................... 90
Lubricants .......................................... 303
Luggage cover ................................... 158
Lumbar support ................................... 81
M
Maintenance ........................................ 20
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................214
Service indicator message .............214
Service term exceeded ..................214
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 90
Manual shift program ....................... 109
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 206
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 206
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 206
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 162
Memory function ................................. 88
Menus see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 86
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ................86
Interior rear view mirror ...................86
Memory function .............................. 88
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 88
Vanity mirror .................................. 165
MOExtended system ......................... 283
MOExtended tires ..................... 283, 300
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 307
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat ................................ 82
Multifunction display ........................ 114
Symbol messages ..........................237
Text messages ............................... 227
Vehicle status messages ...............226
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) .............231
ABS ................................................ 227
Active headlamps .......................... 249
Advanced TPMS ..................... 234, 253
Air bags ......................................... 229
Alternator ...................................... 247
Automatic transmission .................234
Battery ........................................... 247
Brake fluid ..................................... 239
Brake pads ..................................... 238
Check engine ................................. 244
Coolant .......................................... 244
Corner-illuminating lamps ..............252
Cruise control ................................ 232
Distronic ........................................ 232
Doors ............................................. 241
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 243
Engine oil ....................................... 247
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ESP®
.............................................. 228
Fog lamps .............................. 250, 252
Gas cap .......................................... 249
Gear selector lever ........................234
High-beam lamps ........................... 251
Hood .............................................. 241
License plate lamps .......................251
Light sensor ................................... 251
Low-beam lamps ............................ 251
Parking brake ................................ 239
Parking lamps ................................ 251
Passenger front air bag ..................229
Reserve fuel ................................... 249
Retractable hardtop .......................241
Reverse lamp ................................. 249
Roll bar .................................... 51, 240
Side marker lamps .........................250
SmartKey ....................................... 242
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........242
SRS ................................................ 240
Tail lamps ...................................... 252
Tele Aid .......................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure ............234, 253
Tire pressure monitor ....................234
Tires ...................................... 234, 253
Trunk ............................................. 241
Turn signals ................................... 253
Washer fluid ................................... 243
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 84
Buttons .......................................... 113
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........85, 127
Gearshift control ............................ 108
Memory function .............................. 88
Overview .......................................... 27
N
Navigation menu ............................... 120
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Nets, parcel ....................................... 161
Night security illumination .............. 125
Normal occupant weight .................. 206
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 295
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 206
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 39
Children and air bags .......................39
Children in the vehicle .....................51
Fastening the seat belts ................... 48
Infant and child restraint systems .... 52
Introduction ..................................... 38
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 43, 266
Roll bar ............................................ 51
Seat belts .................................. 40, 46
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 43
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 115
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 108
Operating safety .................................. 21
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 218
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 216
Paintwork code ................................. 295
Panic alarm .......................................... 54
Panorama roof
Sunshade ....................................... 160
Parcel nets ......................................... 161
Parking ............................................... 101
Parktronic system ..........................144
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
Parking brake .................................... 102
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
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Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................87
Transmission position ....................104
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............218
Malfunction .................................... 147
Minimum distance .........................146
Sensor range ................................. 145
Switching on/off ........................... 147
System sensors ............................. 145
Warning indicators ...................28, 146
Parts service ...................................... 294
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ...................... 41
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 229
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ....................... 33, 43, 266
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 209
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 220
Power assistance .............................. 210
Power closing assist for trunk lid ...... 78
Power outlet ...................................... 166
Power seats see Seats
Power washer .................................... 216
Power windows ................................... 96
Cleaning ......................................... 219
Door windows .................................. 97
Operation ......................................... 96
Rear side windows ...........................97
Synchronizing .................................. 98
Practical hints ................................... 224
Problems
While driving .................................. 101
With vehicle ..................................... 22
With wipers ...................................... 96
Product information ............................ 19
Production options weight ............... 206Program mode selector dial
(SL 63 AMG)
Automatic shift program ................107
Manual shift program ..................... 109
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift
program ................................. 106, 107
Manual shift program ..................... 109
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 206
R
RACE START (SL 63 AMG) ................. 141
RACETIMER ........................................ 117
Radio
Selecting stations ..........................119
Radio transmitters ............................ 213
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 304
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear window defroster ..................... 155
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 187, 206
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 306
Refueling ............................................ 178
Regular checks .................................. 180
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 171
Replacing
Key .................................................. 72
Replacing bulbs ................................. 271
Reporting safety defects .................... 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Warning
lamp .................................. 31, 32, 262
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Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 253
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 199, 207
Units
Selecting digital speedometer
display mode ................................. 123
Selecting speedometer/
odometer display mode .................123
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 306
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 69
Manually ........................................ 267
SmartKey ......................................... 68
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 221
Useful features .................................. 164
V
Valet locking ........................................ 77
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 283
Care ............................................... 215
Control system .............................. 113
Identification Number (VIN) ...........294
Locking/unlocking ........................... 68
Lowering (wheel change) ...............282
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 21
Towing ........................................... 287
Unlocking/locking manually ..........267
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 294
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................... 89
Vehicle loading
Load limit ....................................... 195
Terminology ................................... 205
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 207
Vehicle specification
SL 550 ........................................... 296
SL 600 ........................................... 296
SL 63 AMG .................................... 297
SL 65 AMG .................................... 298
Vehicle status message memory .... 120
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 224
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function .............140
Distronic ........................................ 135
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....48
Parking brake ................................ 239
Parktronic system ..........................147
Seat belt telltale ............................ 256
Warranty coverage ............................ 294
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 309
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 243
Mixing ratio .................................... 309
Refilling .......................................... 185
Washing the vehicle .......................... 215
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 200
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 276
Removing ....................................... 279
Spare ............................................. 276
Tightening torque ........................... 282
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 299
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 186
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 219
Wind screen ....................................... 157
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Vehicle equipment ............................224
Where will I find ...? ..........................224
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .......................226
What to do if … ..................................254
Unlocking/locking manually ...........267
Replacing SmartKey batteries .........269
Replacing bulbs .................................271
Replacing wiper blades ....................275
Flat tire ..............................................276
Battery ...............................................283
Jump starting ....................................285
Towing the vehicle ............................287
Fuses ..................................................291
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00B4Engine
Oil Level
Stop car,
switch
engine
off.The engine oil level is too low. There is a danger of engine
damage.XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake.XAdd engine oil ( Y page 183) and check the engine oil level
( Y page 181).00AAThe fuel level is low.XRefuel at the next gas station.00B8Reserve
FuelThe fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.XRefuel at the next gas station.00B8Fuel Cap
OpenA loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The
fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may
be leaking.XCheck the fuel cap ( Y page 178).XIf it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.XIf it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Lamps
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0055Active
Headlamps
Inoperativ
eThe active Bi-Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0055Reverse
Lamp Left
or
Reverse
Lamp RightThe left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 271).Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display249Practical hints230_AKB; 6; 22, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-28T18:49:58+02:00 - Seite 249Z
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0055Brake
Lamp Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Brake
Lamp
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right brake lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.00553rd Brake
LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0055Front
Foglamp
Left
or
Front
Foglamp
RightThe left or right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0055Marker
Lamp
Front Left
or
Marker
Lamp
Front
RightThe front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0055Marker
Lamp Rear
Left
or
Marker
Lamp Rear
RightThe rear left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.250Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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