brakes MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2014 R131 Owner's Manual

Manual drive program
....................169
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............170
Overview ........................................ 163
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Program selector button ................167
Pulling away ................................... 158
Selector lever ................................ 163
Starting the engine ........................157
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......168
Transmission position displa y........ 165
Transmission positions ..................166
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 172
Autostore ........................................... 438
AUX (audio) Notes/socket ................................ 476
Switching to ................................... 476
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound .......484
Showing/hiding the menu .............484
Switching to ................................... 484
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 488
Avoiding an area ................................ 377B
Back button ....................................... 297
Balance, adjusting .............................300
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 72
Bass, setting ...................................... 300
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 564
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes ..................561
Jump starting ................................. 565
Overview ........................................ 561
Bird's-eye view (navigation) .............371
Blind Spot Assist see Active Blind Spot Assist Bluetooth
®
Activating/deactivating .................313
Activating audio mode ...................468
Conditions (telephone) ..................385
Connecting another mobile phone .389
Connecting audio devices ..............465
Device list ...................................... 465
Entering the passcode ...................388
External authorization ....................389
General information .......................313
Interface ........................................ 384
Introduction ................................... 384
Reconnecting an audio device .......466
Searching for a mobile phone ........387
Settings ......................................... 313
Telephone basic menu ...................391
Telephony ...................................... 385
Telephony notes ............................ 384
Bluetooth ®
audio basic display ........468
Bottle holder ...................................... 525
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 250
Notes ............................................. 613
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 71
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS ........................................ 72
Brake fluid (notes) .........................613
Display message ............................ 245
Driving tips .................................... 180
High-performance brake system ....181
Important safety notes ..................180
Maintenance .................................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 176
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) .........478
Buttons on the COMAND controller 2976
Index

Night View Assist Plus
...................214
PARKTRONIC ................................. 203
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........197
Rear view camera .......................... 210
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................181
Automatic transmission .................166
Brakes ........................................... 180
Break-in period .............................. 154
Checking brake lining thickness ....182
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Drinking and driving .......................178
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................ .183
Driving on flooded roads ................183
Driving on wet roads ......................183
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Hydroplaning ................................. 183
Icy road surfaces ........................... 183
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 180
Snow chains .................................. 579
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 126
Wet road surface ........................... 180
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 457
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............453
Inserting ........................................ 445
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Notes on discs ............................... 457
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Selecting a media type ..................451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....232
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....233
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...499 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................239
Function/notes ............................. 119
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 120
Function/notes ............................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 239
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 179
On-board computer .......................230
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................160
Automatic engine switch-off ..........159
Deactivating/activating .................160
General information .......................159
Important safety notes ..................159
Introduction ................................... 159
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .66
Safety guideline s............................. 49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....30
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 281
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................159
Engine number ............................... 609
Irregular running ............................ 162
Jump-starting ................................. 565
Starting problems ..........................162
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............157
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 570 Index
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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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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0058
Low-beam
headlamps 127
0044
0060
Parking lamps 128
0087
00E5
ESP® 277
0085
0057
High-beam
headlamps 129
0083
Electric parking brake (red) 280
0049
(USA only) 0024
(Canada only) 0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 280
006B
00BA
Distance warning 283
006C
003E003D
Turn signals 129
006D
0077
Tire pressure monitor 284 Function Page
006E
0075
SRS 280
006F
00E9
Seat belt 273
0070
0074
SPORT handling
mode (AMG vehicles) 278
0071
00AC
Coolant 281
0072
00B9
Check Engine 281
0073
00B6
Reserve fuel 281
0074
00BB
ESP®
OFF 277
0075
0025
ABS 275
0076
Brakes 275
0027
(USA only) 004D
(Canada only) 40
Instrument clusterAt a glance

PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection system)
Introduction PRE-SAFE
®
takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
Despite your vehicle being equipped with the
PRE-SAFE ®
system, the possibility of
personal injuries occurring as a result of an
accident cannot be eliminated.
Always adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front. Drive carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated.
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely.
R on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: if
BAS PLUS brakes hard or the radar sensor
system detects an imminent danger of
collision in certain situations.
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows are
closed so that only a small gap remains. R
the front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is
in an unfavorable position.
R Vehicles with a multicontour seat or
active multicontour seat: the air
pressure in the side bolsters is increased.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
X When the vehicle is stationary, move the
backrest or seat back slightly.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. More
information about seat-belt adjustment can
be found under "Seat-belt adjustment"
(Y page 64). NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not secure any objects (e.g. coat hangers)
on the NECK-PRO head restraints. Otherwise,
the NECK-PRO head restraints may not
function properly, or in the event of a rear-end
collision may not be able offer the level of
protection they are designed to provide. G
WARNING
Seat or head restraint covers can cause a
malfunction when the NECK-PRO head
restraints are activated or when the side
impact air bags are deployed, or they can
prevent this completely. The NECK-PRO head
restraints or side impact air bags can
therefore not provide the intended protection.
Do not use any seat or head restraint covers. G
WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints. Occupant safety
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In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
General information i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor
system must be operational.
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS.
BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk
of a collision with a vehicle or reduce the
effects of such a collision. If BAS PLUS
detects a danger of collision, you are assisted
when braking.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, BAS PLUS may:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the
recognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is
also impaired in the event of:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Function To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the
brake force necessary if:
R
you approach an obstacle, and
R BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision 72
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When driving at a speed under 20 mph
(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal,
BAS PLUS is activated. The increase in brake
pressure will be carried out at the last
possible moment.
When driving at a speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations with vehicles in front
within a speed range between 4 mph
(7 km/h) and 155 mph (250 km/h).
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also react to
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
i If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are
activated simultaneously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes
function as usual again, if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer a risk of collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you activate kickdown. ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface. If ESP
®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70).
ETS traction control is part of ESP ®
.
ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if
they spin. This enables you to pull away and
accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example
if the road surface is slippery on one side. In
addition, more drive torque is transferred to
the wheel or wheels with traction.
ETS remains active when you deactivate
ESP ®
.
i AMG vehicles: your vehicle may be
equipped with 20-inch tires on the rear
axle. If replaced with a 19-inch tire, ETS
may intervene noticeably sooner for the
first few kilometers. After approximately
10 km ETS will function as usual again.
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be
found in the "Wheel/tire combinations"
section (Y page 602).
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! When testing the electric parking brake
on a braking dynamometer, switch off the
ignition. Application of the brakes by Driving safety systems
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Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section for driving safety systems
(Y page 70). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps ( Ypage 275) as well as
display messages ( Ypage 247). ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
(Y page 195) and hill start assist
(Y page 158). PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
General information i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70).
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For PRE-SAFE ®
Brake to assist you when
driving, the radar sensor system must be
operational.
With the help of the radar sensor system,
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead, and
reduce the effects of such a collision. If PRE- SAFE
®
Brake has detected a risk of collision,
you will be warned visually and acoustically
as well as by automatic braking. PRE-SAFE ®
Brake cannot prevent a collision without your
intervention.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake will initially brake your
vehicle by a partial application of the brakes
if a danger of collision is detected. There may
be a collision unless you also brake.
Automatic emergency braking cannot prevent
a collision. There is a risk of an accident.
Always apply the brakes yourself and try to
take evasive action. G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
conditions.
In these cases, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may:
R give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R not give a warning or intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake, especially if
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake warns you. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself. G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Driving safety systems
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i
All vehicles (apart from AMG
vehicles): automatic engine switch-off can
take place a maximum of four times
consecutively (initial stop then repeated
three times). The 00A7symbol is shown in
yellow in the multifunction display after the
engine has been started automatically for
the fourth time. When the 00A7symbol is
shown in green in the multifunction display,
automatic engine switch-off is again
possible.
i AMG vehicles: times which the engine
can be automatically switched off.
i The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off
automatically. It is then not necessary to
continue applying the brakes during the
automatic stop phase. When you depress
the accelerator pedal, the engine starts
automatically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start The engine starts automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R in transmission position Dor Nthe brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is
not active.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you engage reverse gear R.
R you move the transmission out of position
P.
R you switch to drive program S, S+orM
(AMG vehicles).
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
R the vehicle starts to roll.
R the brake system requires this.
R the temperature in the vehicle interior
deviates from the set range. R
the system detects moisture on the
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the charge level of the battery is too low.
i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from Rto D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again once the 00A7symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function ECO button
Deactivating (except for AMG vehicles)
X
Press button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044and the 00A7symbol in
the multifunction display go out.
Activating (except for AMG vehicles)
X Press button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. If all conditions
for automatic engine switch-off
(Y page 159) are fulfilled, the 00A7symbol
is shown in green in the multifunction
display.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 159) are fulfilled, the
00A7 symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display. If this is the case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available.
i If indicator lamp 0044is off, the ECO start/
stop function has been deactivated 160
DrivingDriving and pa
rking

005C
Neutral
005B Drive
When you select a transmission position, the
selector lever subsequently returns to its
original position.
The current transmission position P,R, Nor
D appears in the transmission position
display in the multifunction display.
Engaging park position P X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Press the Pbutton in the center console.
i Park position Pis disengaged if you:
R depress the brake pedal and
R push the selector lever forwards or back
to the first point of resistance.
The transmission shifts to neutral N.
Park position Pis engaged automatically and
the electric parking brake applied:
R if you remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock
R if you switch off the engine using the Start/
Stop button and open the driver's or front-
passenger door
R if you open the driver's door while traveling
at low speed in transmission position Dor
R
R when HOLD (Y page 195) or DISTRONIC
PLUS (Y page 186) brakes your vehicle
until it is stationary and at least one of the
following conditions is fulfilled:
- the engine is switched off.
- the driver's door is open and the seat belt
is not fastened.
- there is a system malfunction.
- the power supply is insufficient.
Engaging reverse gear R !
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary. X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the selector lever forwards past the
first point of resistance.
i When reverse gear is engaged and the
ECO start/stop function is switched on, the
engine starts up automatically
(Y page 160).
Shifting to neutral N X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the selector lever forwards or back to
the first point of resistance.
i If the vehicle is braked to a standstill when
in neutral Nand the brake pedal continues
to be depressed, the ECO start/stop
function switches the engine off
automatically (Y page 159).
Remaining in neutral N G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. 164
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking