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

I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 79
Incident (traffic report) .....................360
Indicator lamp Remote control .............................. 490
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 39
Warning and indicator lamps ...........40
Instrument cluster lighting ..............226
Interface (USB, iPod ®
)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting ................................. 132
Automatic control ..........................133
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Emergency lighting ........................133
Manual control ............................... 133
Overview ........................................ 132
Reading lamp ................................. 132
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........238
Internet
Calling up the carousel view ..........426
Conditions for access ....................415
Creating favorites .......................... 432
Entering the URL ............................ 427
Favorites manager .........................432
Favorites menu .............................. 432
Menu functions .............................. 429
Opening favorites .......................... 431
Selecting favorites .........................427
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 426
Searching for stations .................... 426
iPod ®
Alphabetical track selection ..........474
Connecting to the Media Interface 470
Selecting a category/playlis t......... 473
iTunes ®
............................................... 474 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 556
Using ............................................. 598
Jump starting (engine) ......................565 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............99
Display message ............................ 272
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 155
Starting the engine ........................157
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 155
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 167
Manual drive program ....................171
Knee bag .............................................. 53 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 351
Presentation .................................. 351
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................241
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 69
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 256
Light function, active Display message ............................ 257
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 126
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .238
Active light function .......................131
Automatic headlamp mode ............126
Cornering light function .................130
Driving abroad ............................... 12614
Index

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

This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
R the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70).
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will not receive
steering support from STEER CONTROL.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
R the glove box
R the stowage space under the armrest
R a stowage compartment in the rear
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the0036or0037 button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. Theft deterrent locking system
79Safety Z

!
Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle
or its drivetrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
R the electric parking brake must be applied.
R the transmission must be in position Pand
the SmartKey must be removed from the
ignition lock.
R on steep uphill or downhill gradients, turn
the front wheels towards the curb. Switching off the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position Nwhen you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission X
Vehicles with a SmartKey: move the
transmission to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the
Start/Stop button (Y page 155).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this
corresponds to key position 1. When the
driver's door is open, this corresponds to
key position 0(Ypage 155).
If you try to switch off the engine when the
transmission is not in position P, a message
appears in the multifunction display. A signal
sounds. i
The engine can be turned off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for about three
seconds. This function operates
independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function. Electric parking brake
General notes G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
R starting the engine.
They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. 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 unsupervised in the vehicle.
i The electric parking brake performs a
function test at regular intervals while the
engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Engaging and releasing manually 176
ParkingDriving and parking