jump start MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2013 R131 Owner's Manual

AUX (audio)
Notes/socke t................................ 466
Switching to ................................... 467
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound .......474
Showing/hiding the menu .............474
Switching to ................................... 474
Avoiding an area ................................ 369B
Back button ....................................... 292
Balance, adjusting .............................295
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................74
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 74
Bass, setting ...................................... 295
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes ....................87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 533
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes ..................531
Jump starting ................................. 534
Overview ........................................ 531
Bird's-eye view (navigation) .............363
Blin dSpot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating .................306
Activating audio mode ...................458
Conditions (telephone ).................. 377
Connecting another mobile phone .381
Connecting audio devices ..............455
Device lis t...................................... 456
Entering the passcode ...................380
External authorization ....................381
General information .......................305
Interface ........................................ 376
Introduction ................................... 376
Reconnecting an audio device .......457
Searching for a mobile phone ........379
Settings ......................................... 305
Telephone basic menu ...................383
Telephony ...................................... 377
Telephony notes ............................ 376Bluetooth
®
audio basic display ........458
Bottle holder ...................................... 495
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 246
Notes ............................................. 582
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 252
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 73
BAS .................................................. 74
BAS PLUS ........................................ 74
Brake fluid (notes) .........................582
Display message ............................ 241
Driving tips .................................... 179
High-performance brake system ....180
Important safety notes ..................179
Maintenance .................................. 180
Parking brake ................................ 176
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) .........468
Buttons on the COMAND controller 292 C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................35
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 384
Connecting .................................... 384
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 392
Opening and selecting an entry .....392
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 392
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 524
Car wash ........................................ 517 6
Index

DVD
Copy protection ............................. 447
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............443
Inserting ........................................ 436
Notes on discs ............................... 447
Selecting amedia type .................. 441
Selecting atrack ............................ 442
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble )............................................ 295
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....228
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....229 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................235
Function/notes ............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 121
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 235
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................160
Automatic engine switch-off ..........159
Deactivating/activating .................160
General information .......................159
Important safety notes ..................158
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Trunk ............................................... 99
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .69
Safety guideline s............................. 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....35
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 277
Display message ............................ 254
ECO start/stop function ................158Engine number ............................... 578
Irregularr
unning............................ 162
Jump-starting ................................. 534
Starting problems ..........................162
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............157
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 538
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................162
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 514
Additives ........................................ 581
Checking the oil level ..................... 513
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 513
Display message ............................ 255
Filling capacity ............................... 581
Notes about oil grades ................... 581
Notes on oil level/consumption ....513
Temperature (on-board computer) .236
Viscosity ........................................ 581
Entering an intersection name ......... 321
Entering a street name .....................319
Entering the address (example) .......318
Entering the city ................................ 319
Entering the house number .............. 319
Entry Deleting ......................................... 302
Saving ............................................ 300
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...237
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 77
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................76
Display message ............................ 241
ETS .................................................. 75
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety information ...........76
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 75
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 440
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 451 Index
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.............................................. .465 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 526
Using ............................................. 567
Jump starting (engine) ......................534 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Display message ............................ 268
Locking ............................................ 85
Start/Stop button .......................... 155
Starting the engine ........................157
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 155
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 167
Manual drive program ....................171
Knee bag .............................................. 57L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 343
Presentation .................................. 343
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................237
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 72
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 252
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 253
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 126
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .234
Active light function .......................131
Automatic headlamp mode ............126 Cornering light function
.................130
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Hazard warning lamps ...................130
High beam flasher .......................... 130
High-beam headlamps ...................129
Low-beam headlamps ....................127
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........233
Standing lamps .............................. 128
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 233
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 233
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 234
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........234
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......253
Load/eject button .............................436
Loading aid (trunk) Raising/lowering the roof ..............492
Locking
see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 91
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 235
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 251
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................31114
Index

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. the on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 533).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 534).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle. Ad
oor is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. Achild's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function. If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartmentu nless they are
firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of:
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident 90
DoorsOpening and closing

Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The engine does not
start. The HOLD function is activated.
X
Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 195).
X Try to start the engine again. The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
X Turn the SmartKey back to position 0in the ignition lock before
attempting to start the engine again.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster go out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 157). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain
the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak
or discharged.
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 534).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. 162
DrivingDriving and parking

Useful information
............................526
Where will I find...? ...........................526
Flat tire .............................................. 527
Batter y(vehicle) ................................ 531
Jump-starting .................................... 534
Towing and tow-starting ..................536
Fuses .................................................. 539 525Breakdown assistance

clamp. Neve
rswap the terminal clamps.
Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.
R the transmission is locked in position P
after disconnecting the battery. The
vehicle is secured agains trolling away.
You can then no longer move the vehicle.
The battery and the cover of the positive
terminal clamp must be installed securely
during operation.
In order for the battery to achieve the
maximum possible service life, it must always
be sufficiently charged.
The vehicle battery, like other batteries, can
discharge over time if you do not use the
vehicle. In this case, have the battery
disconnected at a qualified specialist
workshop. You can also charge the battery
with a charger recommended by Mercedes-
Benz.C ontact a qualified specialist workshop
for further information.
Have the battery charge level checked more
frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or if you leave it standing idle for
a lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle
parked for a long period of time.
i Remove the SmartKey if you park the
vehicle and do not require any electrical
consumers. The vehicle will then use very
little energy, thus conserving battery
power.
i After an interruption to the power supply,
e.g. due to a discharged battery, you must
reset the clock (Y page 304). Charging the battery
G
WARNING
Never charge a battery still installed in the
vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved
by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may
escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or
personal injury.
Ab
attery charge runit specially adapted for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an
accessory. It permits the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
informatio nand availability.
Charge the battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the battery charger. G
WARNING
There is a ris kofacid burns during the
charging process due to the gases which
escape from the battery .Do not lean over the
battery during the charging process. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
! Only use battery chargers with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment.
Read the battery charger's operating
instructions before charging the battery.
X Open the hood (Y page 512).
X Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same
order as when connecting the donor
battery in the jump-starting procedure
(Y page 534). Battery (vehicle)
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Jump-starting
G
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting. You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
Ab attery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper connectio nofjumpe rcables, smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding. G
WARNING
Non-combusted fuel can collect in the exhaust system and ignite. There is a risk of fire. Avoid
repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converte rcould be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,
the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper
cables. Observe the following points:
R The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,
jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or ajump-starting device.
R You may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
R Only jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.
R Only use jumper cables which have a sufficien tcross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
R If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected
for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R the jumper cables are not damaged.
R when the jumper cables are connected to the battery, uninsulated sections of the terminal
clamp do not come into contact with other metal sections.
R the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
These parts move when the engine is started and while it is running.
X Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignitio nlock and remove it (Y page 155). On vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO, make sure the ignition is switched off (Y page 155). All indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster must be off. 534
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X
Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).
X Ope nthe hood (Y page 512). Position number
0025identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
X Press cover 0002of positive terminal 0003down (in the direction of the arrow) and turn it
clockwise. Cover 0002is held down in the lowered position, which exposes positive
terminal 0003.
X Connect positive terminal 0003on your vehicle to positive terminal 0027of donor battery 0025
using the jumper cable, always begin with positive terminal 0003on your own vehicle first.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal 0026of donor battery 0025to ground point 0024of your vehicle using
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery 0025first.
X Start the engine.
X Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
X First, remove the jumper cables from earth point 0024and negative terminal 0026, then from
positive clamp 0003and positive terminal 0027. Begin each time at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
X After removing the jumper cables, press down cover 0002of positive terminal 0003and turn it
counter-clockwise. Cover 0002returns to its original position. Positive terminal 0003is covered
up and thus insulated again.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
i Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i Jumper cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop. Jump-starting
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You can find information on "Jump-starting"
at (Y page 534). Fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Ben zvehicles and that have the
correct fuse rating for the systems
concerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge
faulty fuses. Using fuses that have not been
approved or attempting to repair or bridge
faulty fuses could cause the fuse to be
overloaded and result in afire. Have the cause
traced and rectified at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Ben zvehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If afuse blows, all the
components on the circuit and their functions
stop operating.
Blown fuses must be replace dwith fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter. Before changing a fuse
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 175).
X Switch off all electrical consumers. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it (Y page 155).
or
X On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
the ignition is switched off (Y page 155).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R Dashboard fuse box
R Fuse box in the rear compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment
under the trunk floor (Y page 526). Dashboard fuse box
! Do not use a pointed objec tsuch as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
! Make sure that no moisture can ente rthe
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses. Fuses
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