194 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2016 R231 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
911 emergency call .......................... 382
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp ................................ .272
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting ......................................... 418
Editing ...........................................4 18
Making entries ............................... 415
Selecting ........................................ 414
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 139
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 213
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Display message ............................ 260
Function/information .................... 214
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG Vehicles)
Display message ............................ 258
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND Display ........................... 196
Operation/notes ............................ 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG Vehicles)
Display message ............................ 258
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND Display ........................... 198
Operation/notes ............................ 197
Active Driving Assistance package .. 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 232 Display message ............................ 260
Function/information .................... 217
Active light function ......................... 126
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Active partition (USB devices only)
Selecting ........................................ 452
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 193
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 605
Address book
Browsing ........................................ 403
Calling up ....................................... 403
Changing an entry .......................... 405
Connecting a call ........................... 406
Creating an entry ........................... 404
Deleting an entry ........................... 404
Deleting contacts ........................... 409
Details about an entry ................... 405
Entering characters ....................... 301
Entry as a home address ............... 362
Hiding contact details .................... 410
Importing contacts ........................ 408
Introduction ................................... 403
Receiving vCards ........................... 409
Searching for an entry ................... 404
Starting route guidance ................. 406
Voice tags ...................................... 407
Address entry menu .......................... 324
Adjusting the sound settings
Balance .......................................... 298
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 64
Display message ............................ 251
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 57
Head bag ......................................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 56
Introduction ..................................... 56
Knee bag .......................................... 57
4Index

DisplaySelecting th edesign ...................... 30 8
Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 54 0
Callin gup (on-boar dcomputer) .... .239
Driving systems .............................2 58
Engine ............................................ 255
General notes ................................ 239
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 239
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 269
Lights ............................................. 252
Safety systems .............................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 269
Tires ............................................... 264
Vehicle ...........................................2 66
Displaying the arrival time ...............352
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination ............................................... 352
Displaying the track and album ....... 452
Distance recorder .............................2 25
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 280
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 262
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 189
Driving tips .................................... 190
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 188
Stopping ........................................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Dolby
®Digital .................................... 299
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 234
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 48
Display message ............................ 267
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 88 Overview .......................................... 88
Power closing .................................. 90
Drin
king 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 ................. 541
Driving on flooded roads .................. 179
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 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
Important safety information ........... 71
Overview .......................................... 71
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79
Driving system
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 192
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 214
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 ............................ 258
10Index

Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 298
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 600
Installation ..................................... 600
Transmission output (maximum) .... 600
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Umbrella holder ................................. 515
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
Updating the digital map .................. 377
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 236
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 519
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 35
Data acquisition ....................... 36, 286
Display message ............................ 266
Electronics ..................................... 600
Equipment ....................................... 31
Individual settings .......................... 232
Limited Warranty ............................. 35
Loading .......................................... 578
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 593
Maintenance .................................... 32
Parking for a long period ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 154
Raising ........................................... 590
Reporting problems ......................... 35
Securing from rolling away ............ 589
Tow-starting ................................... 561
Towing away .................................. 561
Transporting .................................. 564
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82 Vehicle data ................................... 608
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 608
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 608
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle height
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 601
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Display message ............................ 258
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 550
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 475
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 474
DVD menu ..................................... 478
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 477
Function restrictions ...................... 476
Interactive content ........................ 480
Notes on discs ............................... 475
Operation ....................................... 475
Pause function ............................... 478
P

laying conditions .......................... 476
Safety notes .................................. 475
Selecting ........................................ 478
Selecting a film/title ...................... 478
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 478
Setting the audio format ................ 479
Setting the language ...................... 479
Setting the picture ......................... 475
Showing/hiding the control
menu ............................................. 476
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 477
Stop function ................................. 477
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Center console, lower section (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment515
Cup holder518
Ashtray520
;COMAND controller294
=Seat adjustment316
?Favorites button311
ARoof switch101
BOpens/closes the side win-
dows
98
CExtends/retracts the wind
screen
104
DStowage compartment with
Media Interface
515
Cigarette lighter520
Socket521
ESelects park position159
FèStart/Stop button155
FunctionPage
GShows the driving condi-
tions menu in the COMAND
display (vehicles with
Active Body Control)
196
HÉAdjusts the vehicle
level (vehicles with Active
Body Control)
194
IAdjusts the suspension set-
tings
193
Sets the suspension tuning
(vehicles with Active Body
Control)
195
JÚ Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector
button
163
KTransmission positions162
LSelector lever159
Center console45
At a glance

Selecting sports tuning
XMake sure that the engine is running or that
it has been switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
XIf indicator lamp;is not lit:press but-
ton :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. You have selec-
ted the suspension for a sporty driving
style.
The message SPORT
appears in the multi-
function display.
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in sports mode ensures even better contact
with the road. Select this mode if you want
more direct contact with the road when
employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on wind-
ing country roads.
Selecting comfort tuning
XMake sure that the engine is running or that
it has been switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
XIf indicator lamp ;is not lit:press but-
ton :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. You have selec-
ted the suspension for a comfortable driv-
ing style.
The message COMFORT
appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style.
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Vehicle level
General notes
In order to reduce fuel consumption and
improve the driving dynamics, the vehicle is
lowered as its speed increases. In the SPORT
suspension setting, it is lowered by up to
0.5 in (13 mm) and in COMFORT by up to
0.2 in (5 mm). As the speed is reduced, the
vehicle is raised up to the set vehicle height.
Select the "Normal" setting for normal road
surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow
chains or on particularly poor road surfaces.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The vehicle is slightly lowered if you:
Rhave selected the SPORT suspension tun-
ing at normal level and
Rswitch off the engine
Persons in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the underbody may thus become trapped. There
is a risk of injury.
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Driving and parking

XMake sure that the engine is running or thatit has been switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
XIf indicator lamp ;is not lit:press but-
ton :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. Sports suspen-
sion tuning is selected.
The ABC Active Body Control SPORT
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
sports mode ensures even better contact
with the road. Select this mode if you prefer a
firmer suspension setting.
Selecting comfort tuning
XMake sure that the engine is running or that it has been switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
XIf indicator lamp ;is not lit:press but-
ton :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. Comfortable
suspension tuning is selected.
The ABC
ActiveBodyControlCOMFORT
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style.
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display
You can display some driving systems and
additional information in the COMAND dis-
play.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
XMake sure COMAND is switched on
(
Ypage 297).
XPress button :.
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display.
Example: displays in the COMAND display
:
Selection of raised level (Ypage 194)
;Activity of ABC spring struts for roll and
pitching support
=Selected suspension setting, i.e. sporty or
comfortable (
Ypage 195)
?G-FORCE (longitudinal and lateral accel-
eration)
ACurrent vehicle level
196Driving systems
Driving and parking

vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions.
Only these tires will allow driving safety sys-
tems such as ABS and ESP
®to function opti-
mally in winter. These tires have been devel-
oped specifically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted the M+S tires:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 575).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor
(
Ypage 577).
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever install snow chains to the front
wheels
Ralways install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist work-
shop. If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
RSnow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
Ypage 593).
ROnly use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possi-
ble when you come to a road that is not
snow-covered.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to install snow chains.
RDo not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
ROn vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),
you must drive at a raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been installed
(
Ypage 194).
You may wish to deactivate ESP
®when pull-
ing away with snow chains installed
(
Ypage 74). You can thereby allow the wheels
to spin in a controlled manner, achieving an
increased driving force (cutting action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
Rthe tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
Rthe tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Tire pressure571
Wheels and tires
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Dimensions andweights
Model:Openin gheight
Mercedes ‑AMG
vehicles76.0 in -76.6 in
(1931 mm -
1945 mm )
All other models75.7 in(1923 mm)
Mercedes ‑AMG
vehicles
Vehicle length182.4 in (4633 mm)
Vehicle length
when opening/
closing the roof191.3 in (4858 mm)
Vehicle width
including exteri or
mirrors82.6 in(2099 mm)
Vehicle height51.2 in- 51.5 in
(1300 mm - 1308 mm)
Vehicle height,
when opening/
closing the roof66.5 in- 67.4 in
(1688 mm - 1713 mm)
Wh eelbase101.8 in (2585 mm)
Turning radius36.3 ft (11.05 m)
Maximum trunk
load220 lb (100 kg)
All other models
Vehicle length181.6 in (4612 mm)
Vehicle length
when opening/
closing the roof188.9 in (4798 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors82.6 in (2099 mm)
Vehicle height51.8 in (1315 mm)
Vehicle height,
when opening/
closing the roof66.8 in (1696 mm)
Wheelbase101.8 in (2585 mm)
Turning radius36.2 ft (11.04m)
Maximum trunk
load220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle data609
Technical data
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