MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2014 R131 Owner's Guide

Picture settings (TV, video)
..............478
Picture viewer Displaying pictures ........................485
Introduction ................................... 484
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .553
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........455
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 341
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 340
Entering ......................................... 339
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 343
List ................................................. 341
ZAGAT ®
survey service ..................343
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 372
Point of interest list
With character bar .........................342
Power locks ......................................... 90
Power washers .................................. 549
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 250
Operation ........................................ .61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................235
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Previous destinations (navigation) ..369
Program selector button ..................167
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 29
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 158 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........33 R
RACE START Important safety notes ..................197
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....241
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................239
Display message ............................ 262
Radio
Overview ........................................ 435
Selecting a station .........................232
Setting a statio n............................ 437
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
Storing stations ............................. 438
Switching HD Radio on/off ............436
Switching on .................................. 436
Switching wavebands ....................437
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................33
Read-aloud function ..........................364
Reading lamp ..................................... 132
Real-time traffic reports ...................360
Rear-compartment screens ..............487
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 256
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source .................503
Adjusting sound settings ...............492
Adjusting the brightness ................493
Adjusting the color ........................493
Adjusting the contrast ...................493
AUX mode ...................................... 506
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 494
Changing the batteries ..................490
Changing the picture format ..........493
Cordless headphones ....................489
Multiple users ................................ 492
Operating with the headphones .....492
Picture settings .............................. 493
System settings ............................. 493
Using the main loudspeaker ..........492
Video DVD mode ........................... 499 Index
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Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................552
Displaying the image .....................322
Function/notes ............................. 210
Switching on/off ........................... 211
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................121
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Switching on/off ........................... 149
Receiving vCards ............................... 413
Redialing (telephone) ........................393
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................615
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ..................172
Refueling proces s.......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 488
Programming (garage door opener) 536
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...487
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 133
Reporting safety defects ....................34
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 260
Warning lamp ................................. 281
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 316
Resetting (factory settings) .............316
Residual heat (climate control) ........150
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........163
Reversing feature Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid .......................................... .92
Reversing lamps (display message) 256
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....31 Roll bar
Display message ............................ 251
Operation ........................................ .55
Roller sunblind .................................. 107
Roof Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes ..................101
Opening/closing (with roof switch) 102
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .. 103
Overview ........................................ 101
Problem (malfunction) ...................109
Relocking ....................................... 103
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 554
Roof switch ........................................ 102
Route Estimated time of arrival ................355
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........357
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 355
Recording ...................................... 357
Route overview .............................. 356
Selecting an alternative route ........354
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 325
Starting calculation ........................331
Route demonstration ........................356
Route guidance Canceling ...................................... .354
Continuing ..................................... 354
Destination reached ......................354
General notes ................................ 349
Lane recommendations .................351
Off-road ......................................... 359
Traffic reports ................................ 36020
Index

S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................66
Child restraint systems ....................66
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 55
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....445
Using the telephone ....................... 384
Video DVD mode ........................... 478
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio
Displaying information ...................444
Notes ............................................. 440
Registering .................................... 441
Selecting a category ......................442
Switching to ................................... 441
Saving the crosshair position ..........370
Screen Selecting for remote operation ......487
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 448
Inserting ........................................ 448
Search & Send ................................... 348
Seat belts Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................64
Belt force limiters ............................ 66
Cleaning ......................................... 554
Correct usage .................................. 63
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .66
Fastening ......................................... 64
Important safety guidelines .............62
Releasing ......................................... 65
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Seat belt guide ............................... 115
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................240
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Warning lamp (function) ................... 65
Seats
Active multicontour sea t................ 319
Adjusting (electrically) ...................114
Adjusting the head restraint ..........115
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ..................................... 319Balance (seat heating)
...................320
Belt guide ...................................... 115
Cleaning the cover .........................553
Correct driver's seat position ........112
Important safety notes ..................113
Multicontour seat .......................... 319
Overview ........................................ 113
Resetting settings ..........................322
Seat functions (COMAND) .............318
Seat heating problem ....................117
Seat ventilation problem ................117
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 319
Sliding forward/back .....................116
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........118
Switching seat heating on/off .......116
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..117
Selecting a province .........................327
Selecting a state ............................... 327
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 437
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 553
Positions ........................................ 163
Sending DTMF tones .........................394
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......551
Service menu (on-board computer) .235
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 613
Coolant (engine) ............................ 613
Engine oil ....................................... 612
Fuel ................................................ 610
Important safety notes ..................610
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 615
Washer fluid .................................. .614
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........236
Menu overview .............................. 292
On-board computer .......................236
Picture (COMAND) .........................478
Sound settings ............................... 300
Setting the air distribution ...............146
Setting the airflow ............................147 Index
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Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 313
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the night design ...................310
Setting the text reader speed ..........312
Setting the volume Telephone call s.............................. 300
Video AUX ..................................... 484
SETUP (on-board computer) .............241
Side impact air bag .............................53
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 550
Convenience closing feature ............99
Important safety information ...........97
Opening/closing (all) .......................98
Opening/closing (front) ...................98
Opening/closing (rear) ....................98
Overview .......................................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................101
Resetting ....................................... 100
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 508
Daily forecast ................................. 508
Detail information ..........................509
Information chart ........................... 508
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 509
Switching on/off ........................... 508
Weather map ................................. 511
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience opening feature ..........99
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof ..............103
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................155
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................157
Snow chains ...................................... 579Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............527
General notes ................................ 526
Trunk ............................................. 527
Under the armrest .........................527
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Sound menu ...................................... .300
Sound mode ....................................... 303
Sound settings Calling up the sound menu ............300
Surround sound ............................. 301
Treble and bas s............................. 300
Specialist workshop ............................ 33
Special seat belt retractor .................. 70
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial lis t................................ 402
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 230
In the Instrument cluster .................39
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measurement 236
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 308
SPORT handling mode Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 278
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 252
Introduction ..................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 157
Station search ................................... 437
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7822
Index

Steering (display message)
..............270
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................118
Button overview ............................... 41
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 227
Cleaning ......................................... 553
Important safety notes ..................118
Paddle shifters ............................... 168
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........168
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 450
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 241
Storing stations Radio ............................................. 438
Stowage areas ................................... 520
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 521
Center console .............................. 521
Cup holders ................................... 524
Eyeglasses compartment ...............521
Glove box ...................................... .520
Important safety information .........520
Rear ............................................... 522
Stowage net ................................... 522
Stowage net ....................................... 522
Stowage space Center console (rear) .....................522
Umbrella holder ............................. 521
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 524
Street View ........................................ 335
Summer tires ..................................... 578
Sun visor ............................................ 525
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 238
Surround sound ................................. 301
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 301
Switching on/off ........................... 302
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 202
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 199
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........241Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 150
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................478
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................311
Switching HD Radio on/off see Radio
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............79
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 394
Switching wavebands (radio) ...........437
System settings
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 313
Date ............................................... 311
Language ....................................... 313
Text reader speed ..........................312
Time ............................................... 311
Time zone ...................................... 311
Voice Control System ....................312 T
Tachometer ........................................ 227
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 256
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 610
Information .................................... 608
Tires/wheels ................................. 602
Vehicle data ................................... 616
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 531
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 531
Downloading routes .......................535
Emergency call .............................. 528
Geo fencing ................................... 535
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............533
MB info call button ........................530
Remote vehicle locking ..................533
Roadside Assistance button ..........530
Search & Send ............................... 532
Self-test ......................................... 528
Speed alert .................................... 535 Index
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System
.......................................... 528
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 535
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 534
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............533
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 527
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................392
Accepting a call ............................. 233
Adjusting the volume for calls .......300
Calling (outgoing call ).................... 392
Conference connection .................. 395
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................386
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......390
Display message ............................ 270
Ending an active call ......................395
Entering a number .........................392
Entering phone numbers ................ 392
External authorization (Bluetooth ®
) 389
Function restrictions ......................385
General notes ................................ 384
Incoming call ................................. 392
Making a call ................................. 395
Making a call via speed dia l........... 393
Menu (on-board computer) ............233
Number from the phone book ....... .233
Operating options ..........................385
Overview of functions ....................393
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 391
Redialing ........................................ 234
Rejecting/accepting a waiting call 394
Rejecting/ending a call .................233
Rejecting a call .............................. 392
Safety notes .................................. 384
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .394
Single call ...................................... 393
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 394
Text messages (SMS) ....................404
Toggling ......................................... 395
Using the telephone ....................... 392
see Bluetooth ®
Telephone basic menu Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 391Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 393
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 392
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 241
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 241
Outside temperature ..................... .227
Setting (climate control) ................146
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sende r.......................... 405
Deleting ......................................... 406
Inbox .............................................. 404
Information and requirements .......404
Reading .......................................... 404
Reading aloud ................................ 405
Storing sender in address book .....406
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................406
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........79
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Time
Setting ........................................... 312
Setting summer/standard time .....311
Setting the forma t......................... 311
Setting the time ............................. 311
Setting the time/date forma t........ 311
Setting the time manually ..............311
Setting the time zone ..................... 311
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................241
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 558
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....583
Checking manually ........................583
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes ..................583
Maximum ....................................... 582
Notes ............................................. 581
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................560
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................560
Recommended ............................... 579
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 585
Function/notes ............................. 583
General notes ................................ 58324
Index

Important safety notes
..................583
Restarting ...................................... 585
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning message .......................... 585
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................596
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................594
Bar (definition) ............................... 594
Changing a wheel .......................... 596
Characteristics .............................. 594
Checking ........................................ 577
Definition of terms .........................594
Direction of rotatio n...................... 597
Display message ............................ 267
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................596
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .593
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............594
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 595
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 595
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................595
Important safety notes ..................576
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......595
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........595
Labeling (overview )........................ 590
Load bearing index (definition) ......596
Load index ..................................... 593
Load index (definition) ...................595
M+S tires ....................................... 578
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 595
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 595
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 595
Maximum tire loa d......................... 593
Maximum tire load (definition) .......595
MOExtended tires ..........................578
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 596
Overview ........................................ 576PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition)
..................................... 595
Replacing ....................................... 597
Service life ..................................... 578
Sidewall (definition) .......................596
Speed rating (definition) ................595
Storing ........................................... 597
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 594
Summer tires ................................. 578
Temperature .................................. 590
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 596
Tire bead (definition) ......................596
Tire pressure (definition) ................596
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 594
Tire size (data) ............................... 602
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 590
Tire tread ....................................... 577
Tire tread (definition) .....................596
Total load limit (definition) .............596
Traction ......................................... 589
Traction (definition) .......................596
Tread wea r..................................... 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................594
Unladen weight (definition) ............595
Wear indicator (definition) .............596
Wheel rim (definition) ....................595
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader ..........................300
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........567
Installing the towing eye ................568
Removing the towing eye ...............569
With the rear axle raised ................569
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......569
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............570
Important safety notes ..................567
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 452
Selecting using the number keypad 452 Index
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Track information
.............................. 499
Traffic jam function ........................... 354
Traffic reports Calling up a list .............................. 362
Reading out on route .....................364
Real-time traffic report ..................363
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 163
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................570
Treble, adjusting (sound) ..................300
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .553
Trip computer (on-board computer) 229
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 229
Resetting (on-board computer) ......230
True Image™ ...................................... 303
Trunk Emergency release ..........................96
Important safety notes ....................91
Locking separately ...........................96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....................94
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Power closing .................................. 90
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 269
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening dimensions ......................616
Trunk load (maximum) ......................616
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 270
General notes ................................ 103
Installing ........................................ 104
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Removing ....................................... 104
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 129TV
Automatic picture shutoff ..............478
Picture settings .............................. 478
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Umbrella holder ................................. 521
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
Updating the digital map ..................380
USB see Media Interface V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........525
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 34
Data acquisition ....................... 35, 288
Display message ............................ 269
Equipment ....................................... 30
Individual settings ..........................236
Limited Warranty ............................. 34
Loading .......................................... 586
Locking (in an emergency) ...............91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 601
Maintenance .................................... 31
Parking for a long period ................ 178
Pulling away ................................... 158
Raising ........................................... 598
Reporting problems .........................34
Securing from rolling away ............598
Towing away .................................. 567
Tow-starting ................................... 567
Transporting .................................. 570
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................82
Vehicle data ................................... 616
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 61626
Index

Vehicle dimensions
...........................616
Vehicle emergency locking ................91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............608
Vehicle level Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Display message ............................ 261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 556
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 233
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................478
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............478
DVD menu ..................................... 482
Fast forward/rewind ..................... .480
Function restrictions ......................479
Interactive content ........................483
Notes on discs ............................... 478
Operation ....................................... 478
Pause function ............................... 481
Playing conditions .......................... 479
Safety notes .................................. 478
Selecting ........................................ 481
Selecting a film/title ..................... .481
Selecting a scene/chapter ............481
Setting the audio format ................483
Setting the language ......................483
Setting the picture .........................478
Showing/hiding the control menu .480
Showing/hiding the menu .............480
Stop function ................................. 480
Subtitles ........................................ 483
Switching to ................................... 479
VIN ...................................................... 608
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 312
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 299
Navigation messages .....................300 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 275
Brakes ........................................... 275
Check Engine ................................. 281
Coolant .......................................... 281
Distance warning ........................... 283
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 283
ESP ®
.............................................. 277
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 278
Fuel tank ........................................ 281
Overview .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................55
Reserve fuel ................................... 281
Seat belt ........................................ 273
SPORT handling mode ...................278
SRS ................................................ 280
Tire pressure monitor ....................284
Warranty ............................................ 608
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 271
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route .338
Creating ......................................... 336
Editing ........................................... 337
Entering ......................................... 336
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low ........................338
Weather Band
Searching for a channel .................439
Switching on .................................. 439
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 511
Legend .......................................... .516
Moving ........................................... 511
Showing/hiding layers ...................512
Showing/hiding the menu .............512
Time stamp .................................... 516
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 511
Storing an area .............................. 511
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 431
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........601
Wheel chock ...................................... 598 Index
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Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 596
Checking ........................................ 577
Cleaning ......................................... 550
Cleaning (warning) .........................597
Important safety notes ..................576
Interchanging/changing ................597
Mounting a new wheel ...................600
Mounting a wheel .......................... 597
Overview ........................................ 576
Removing a wheel ..........................600
Storing ........................................... 597
Tightening torque ........................... 601
Wheel size/tire size .......................602
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrical wind screen ....................106
Manual wind screen .......................105
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 147
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................545
Notes ............................................. 614
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 271
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Replacing the wiper blades ............135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................578
Slippery road surfaces ...................183
Snow chains .................................. 579
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 578
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 578
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 551
Important safety notes ..................135
Replacing ....................................... 135
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 553
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZAGAT ®
rating service ...................... 343
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 14728
Index