service MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2015 R131 Owner's Manual

Air bags
Deployment .................................... .64
Display message ............................ 250
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 57
Head bag ......................................... 58
Important safety note s.................... 56
Introduction ..................................... 56
Knee bag .......................................... 57
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 51
Side impact air ba g.......................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 141
AIRSCARF Switching on/of f........................... 113
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 148
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 147
Setting ........................................... 147
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 148
Setting the center air vents ........... 147
Setting the side air vents ............... 148
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f.......... 113
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 80
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 80
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative Route .............................. 349
Ambient lighting Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 164
SETUP ............................................ 164
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 236
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 518
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 539
Hiding a service message .............. 538
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 539
Service message ............................ 538
Special service requirements ......... 539
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 80
Function ........................................... 80
Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s............................. 209
Audio
Radio mod e................................... 435
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain-ment System) ................................ 489
Audio format, setting
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 228
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 253
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 156
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 155
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 122
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 162
Automatic drive program ............... 164
Changing gear ............................... 162
Display message ............................ 265 Index
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Diagnostics connection
...................... 34
Dialing a number (telephone) ...........387
Digital speedometer ......................... 226
DISC button Activating audio CD or MP3 mode .. 446
Activating Bluetooth ®
Audio .......... 463
Switching on the Media Interface .. 466
Switching to the MUSIC REGIS-
TER ................................................ 456
Display
Selecting the design ..................... .306
Displaying the arrival time ...............350
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination ............................................... 350
Displaying the track and album ....... 450
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 538
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 239
Driving systems ............................ .257
Engine ............................................ 254
General notes ................................ 239
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 239
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 268
Lights ............................................. 251
Safety systems .............................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 268
Tires ............................................... 263
Vehicle .......................................... .265
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279
DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 260
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 189
Driving tips .................................... 190
Function/note s............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 188
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Dolby ®
Digital .................................... 297 Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 48
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 88
Overview .......................................... 88
Power closing .................................. 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 174
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 164
Display ........................................... 161
Manual ........................................... 165
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 166
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Drive program selector ..................... 163
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 539
Symmetrical low beam .................. 122
Driving on flooded roads .................. 179
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 72
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 77
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 74
Important safety information ........... 71
Overview .......................................... 71
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79 10
Index

Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................ .214
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 197
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 194
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 217
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
Adaptive Damping System ............. 193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 180
Display message ............................ 257
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
HOLD function ............................... 191
Night View Assist Plus ................... 210
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 192
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 177
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Brakes .......................................... .176
Break-in period .............................. 150
Checking brake lining thickness .... 178
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 190
Downhill gradient ........................... 176
Drinking and driving ....................... 174
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter ............................ .179
Driving on flooded roads ................ 179
Driving on wet roads ..................... .179
Exhaust check ............................... 175
Fuel ................................................ 174
General .......................................... 174
Hydroplaning ................................. 179
Icy road surfaces ........................... 179
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 177
Snow chains .................................. 571
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 122
Wet road surface ........................... 176
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 452
Inserting ........................................ 444
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489 Notes on discs ............................... 452
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 492 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Function/note s............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/note s............................. 115
Switching on/of f........................... 235
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 242
Function/note s................................ 77
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 175
On-board computer ....................... 226
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 156
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 155
Deactivating/activating ................. 156
General information ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Introduction ................................... 155
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 96
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 64
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 31 Index
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Showing the image on the
COMAND display ........................... 318
Switching automatic activation
on/of f............................................ 318
North orientation (navigation) ......... 366
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 150 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 59
Faults ............................................... 63
Operation ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 61
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 51
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 71
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 67
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 59
Faults ............................................... 63
Operation ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 61
Odometer ........................................... 225
Off-map .............................................. 355
Off-road .............................................. 354
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 236
Assistance menu ........................... 230
Audio menu ................................... 228
Convenience submenu .................. 235
Displaying a service message ........ 539
Display messages .......................... 239
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Factory settings submenu ............. 236
Important safety notes .................. 222
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 232
Lighting submenu .......................... 232
Menu overview .............................. 225
Message memory .......................... 239 Navigation menu ............................ 227
Operation ....................................... 223
RACETIMER ................................... 237
Service menu ................................. 231
Settings menu ............................... 232
Standard display ............................ 225
Telephone menu ............................ 229
Trip menu ...................................... 225
Vehicle submenu ........................... 234
Video DVD operation ..................... 229
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 417
Establishing/ending the connec-
tion ................................................ 417
Further Mercedes-Benz App s......... 425
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 413
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 425
Options menu ................................ 423
Resetting settings .......................... 425
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 423
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 412
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 424
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 34
Important safety notes .................... 33
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 31
Outside temperature display ........... 223
Overhead control panel ...................... 47
Own address ...................................... 360 P
Paint code number ............................ 600
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 541
Panic alarm .......................................... 50
Parking Engaging park position .................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 171
Parking brake ................................ 172 18
Index

Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................1
18
Rear view camera .......................... 206
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 242
Electric parking brake .................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 124
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 201
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/notes ............................ .199
Important safety notes .................. 199
Problem (malfunction) ................... 202
Range of the sensors ..................... 199
Warning displa y............................. 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 51
Problems (malfunction) .................. 250
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, MP3 ).................. 447
Video DVD ..................................... 476
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ...................... 340
Calling up the menu ....................... 339
Displaying on the map ................... 339
Managing categories ..................... 340
Saving ............................................ 341
Selecting as the destination .......... 342
Setting s......................................... 339
Visual information .......................... 340
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 71
Phone book Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 394
Calling up ....................................... 391
Creating a new entry ..................... 393
Deleting an entry ........................... 393
Entering characters ....................... 299 Icon overview ................................. 392
Searching for an entry ................... 392
Phone call
Dialing ........................................... 387
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 473
Picture viewer Displaying pictures ........................ 479
Introduction ................................... 479
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 545
Playback options Audio mode (CD, MP3 ).................. 450
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 336
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 335
Entering ......................................... 334
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 338
List ................................................. 336
ZAGAT ®
survey service .................. 338
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 367
Point of interest list
With character bar ......................... 337
Power locks ......................................... 90
Power washers .................................. 541
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 246
Operation ......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 247
Function/note s................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 364
Program selector button .................. 163
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 80
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 30 Index
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Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................
.315
Balance (seat heating) ................... 316
Belt guide ...................................... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 545
Correct driver's seat position ....... .108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Multicontour seat .......................... 314
Overview ........................................ 109
Resetting settings .......................... 317
Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 314
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 314
Sliding forward/back ..................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 113
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Selecting a province ......................... 323
Selecting a state ............................... 323
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 436
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 545
Positions ........................................ 159
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 389
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 543
Service center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .231
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 604
Coolant (engine) ............................ 605
Engine oil ....................................... 603
Fuel ................................................ 602
Important safety notes .................. 601
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 606
Washer fluid ................................... 606 Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 236
Menu overview .............................. 288
On-board computer ....................... 232
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 473
Sound settings ............................... 296
Setting the air distribution ...............142
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Setting the audio format Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 496
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 308
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 496
Setting the night design ................... 306
Setting the text reader speed .......... 308
Setting the volume Telephone call s.............................. 296
Video AUX ..................................... 479
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 236
Side impact air bag ............................. 57
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 542
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Important safety information ........... 96
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 98
Opening/closing (front) ................... 97
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 98
Overview .......................................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 501
Daily forecas t................................. 500
Detail information .......................... 501
Information chart ........................... 500
Selecting the area for the weather forecast ......................................... 501
Switching on/of f........................... 500
Weather map ................................. 503
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 268
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82 22
Index

Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 587
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 587
Maximum tire load .........................5 85
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 587
MOExtended tires .......................... 570
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 588
Overview ........................................ 568
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .587
Replacing ....................................... 588
Service life ..................................... 570
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 588
Speed rating (definition) ................ 587
Storing .......................................... .589
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 586
Summer tires ................................. 570
Temperature .................................. 582
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 588
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .588
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 587
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 586
Tire size (data) ............................... 593
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 582
Tire tread ....................................... 569
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 588
Total load limit (definition) ............. 588
Traction ......................................... 581
Traction (definition) ....................... 588
Tread wea r..................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 586
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 588
Wheel and tire combination ........... 596
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 587
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader .......................... 296
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 559
Installing the towing eye ................ 560 Removing the towing eye ............... 561
With the rear axle raised ................ 561
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 561
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 562
Important safety notes .................. 559
Track
Selecting (CD, MP3) ....................... 447
Selecting using the number key-
pad ................................................ 448
Track information .............................. 492
Traffic jam function ........................... 349
Traffic reports Calling up a list .............................. 357
Reading out on route ..................... 359
Real-time traffic report .................. 358
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 159
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 562
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 296
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 545
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 225
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
True Image™ ...................................... 298
Trunk Emergency release .......................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 93
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Power closing .................................. 90 26
Index

Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 570
Slippery road surfaces .................. .179
Snow chains .................................. 571
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 570
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 570
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 543
Important safety notes .................. 131
Replacing ....................................... 131
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .545
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZAGAT ®
rating service ......................338
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 143 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
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Introduction

You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe- cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main-
tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (Y page 600). Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island and Vermont Emission Control Sys-
tem Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Acces- sories warranties. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and War-
ranty Information booklet, have an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and War-
ranty Information booklet will be posted to you. Introduction
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