warning light MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2016 R231 Owner's Manual

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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

Coolant (engine)Checking the level ........................ .539
Display message ............................ 255
Filling capacity ............................... 607
Important safety notes .................. 606
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 36
Temperature gauge ........................ 223
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ...............454
Copyright ............................................. 37
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes .............................1 26
Country-specific information (nav-
igation) ............................................... 376
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 129
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 180
Deactivating ................................... 182
Display message ............................ 263
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes .............................1 80
Important safety notes .................. 180
Setting a speed .............................. 181
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 181
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 518
Important safety notes .................. 518
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 35
Customer Relations Department ....... 35
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 457
Data medium
CD/DVD ........................................ 454
MP3 ............................................... 453
Date format, setting .......................... 308
Day design, setting ........................... 308 Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes .............................1 22
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Declarations of conformity ................. 34
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Interior lighting .............................. 234
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 398
Destination
Assigning to an address book
entry .............................................. 364
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 352
Entering a destination by address .. 324Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 331
Entering a point of interest ............ 336
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 332
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps .............................................. 332
Saving ............................................ 363
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 330
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ......................................... 330
Selecting storage options .............. 364
Storing after destination entry ....... 364
Storing during route guidance ....... 364
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 365
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 329
Previous destinations .................... 366
Diagnostics connection ......................34
Dialing anumber (telephone) ...........389
Digital speedometer ......................... 226
DISC button
Activating audio CD or MP3 mode .. 448
Activating Bluetooth
®Audio .......... 465
Switchi ng on the Media Interfa
ce .. 468
Switching to the MUSIC REGIS-
TER ................................................ 458
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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

Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 537
Dis play message ............................ 257
Fill ing capacity .............................. .605
Notes about oil grades ................... 605
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 537
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 36
Viscosity ........................................ 605
Entering a street name ..................... 325
Entering an intersection name ......... 327
Entering the address (example) ....... 324
Entering the city ................................ 325
Entering the house number .............. 325
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 304
Storing ...........................................3 02
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 236
Characteristics ................................. 74
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 75
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................ 76
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 274
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 74
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 448
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 457
Exhaust check ................................... 175
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................5 46
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) .............. ........................ 235
Fol

ding in/out (electrically) ........... 117 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Storing the parking position .......... 118
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 515
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 313
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 450
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 450
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 433
Favorites button ................................ 311
Filler cap
see Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 603
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 551
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 550
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 552
Floormats ........................................... 533
Frequencies
Adjusting for radio stations ............ 439
Mobile phone ................................. 600
Two-way radio ................................ 600
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 110
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 604
Consumption statistics .................. 225
Displaying consumption ................. 315
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 226
Displaying the range ...................... 226
Driving tips .................................... 174
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 604
Important safety notes .................. 603
Problem (malfunction) ................... 171
Refueling ........................................ 168
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 603
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 169
12Index

I
Ignition locksee Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 79
Incident (traffic report) .....................357
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 41
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 42
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 222
Interface (USB, iPod
®)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 129
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Emergency lighting ........................ 129
Manual control ............................... 129
Overview ........................................ 128
Reading lamp ................................. 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 233
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 428
Conditions for access .................... 411
Creating favorites .......................... 434
Entering the URL ............................ 429
Favorites manager ......................... 434
Favorites menu .............................. 434
Menu functions .............................. 431
Opening favorites .......................... 433
Selecting favorites ......................... 430
Selecting/setting access data ....... 413
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 428
Searching for stations .................... 428
iPod
®
Alphabetic track selection ............. 471
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 467
Selecting a category/playlist ......... 470 iTunes
®............................................... 471
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 550
Using ............................................. 590
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 559
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 152
SmartKey ....................................... 151
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Deactivation ..................................... 83
Display message ............................ 269
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 153
Start/Stop button .......................... 152
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 163
Manual drive program .................... 167
Knee bag .............................................. 57
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 348
Presentation .................................. 348
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 237
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 253
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 254
Light sensor (display message) ....... 254
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 234
Active light function ....................... 126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 122
Cornering light function ................. 126
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Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 125
High-beam headlamps ................... 125
Light switch ................................... 122
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 233
Standing lamps .............................. 124
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 234
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 233
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 234
Turn signals ................................... 125
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
List of access data
New provider ................................. 415
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
Empty ............................................ 413
With the selected provider ............. 414
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 516
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 235
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 252
Switching on/off ........................... 123 Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 317
M
M+S tires ............................................ 570
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 105
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 367
Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 370
City model ..................................... 371
Geo-coordinate display .................. 370
Heading ......................................... 368
Information in the display .............. 370
Map settings .................................. 368
Moving ........................................... 367
North orientation ........................... 368
Notes ............................................. 367
Point of interest symbols ............... 369
Road display .................................. 370
Saving the crosshair position ......... 367
Showing the map data version ....... 376
Topographical map ........................ 371
Updating ........................................ 377
Updating process ........................... 377
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 544
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 525
Display message ............................ 246
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 525
Downloading routes ....................... 528
Emergency call .............................. 522
General notes ................................ 521
Geo fencing ................................... 529
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 527
MB info call button ........................ 524
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 528
Remote vehicle locking .................. 527
Roadside Assistance button .......... 524
Search & Send ............................... 526
Self-test ......................................... 522
Index15

Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 59
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 51
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 71
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 67
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 51
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 59
Faults ............................................... 63
Operation .........................................5 9
System self-test ............................... 61
Odometer ........................................... 225
Off-map .............................................. 357
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 236
Assistance menu ........................... 230
Audio menu ................................... 228
Convenience submenu .................. 235
Display messages .......................... 239
Displaying a service message ........ 541
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Factory settings submenu ............. 236
Important safety notes .................. 222
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 232
Lighting submenu .......................... 233
Menu overview .............................. 225
Message memory .......................... 239
Navigation menu ............................ 227
Operation ....................................... 223
RACETIMER ................................... 237
Service menu ................................. 232
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 ................... 419
Establishing/ending the connec-
tion ................................................ 419
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 427 Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 415
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 427
Options menu ................................ 425
Resetting settings
.......................... 427
Se

lecting options for the local
search ............................................ 425
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 414
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 426
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 ...................................... 362
P
Paint code number ............................ 601
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 543
Panic alarm .......................................... 50
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 171
Parking brake ................................ 172
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 118
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 ............................ 243
Electric parking brake .................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 124
18Index

RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 192
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 237
Radio
Overview ........................................ 437
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Setting a station ............................ 438
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 298
Storing stations .............................4 39
Switching HD Radio on/off ............ 437
Switching on .................................. 437
Switching wavebands .................... 438
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 34
Read-aloud function .......................... 361
Reading lamp ..................................... 128
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route ............ 361
Real-time traffic reports ................... 357
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 254
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 498
Adjusting sound settings ...............4 89
Adjusting the brightness ................ 489
Adjusting the color ........................ 489
Adjusting the contrast ................... 489
AUX mode ...................................... 500
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 491
Changing the batteries .................. 487
Changing the picture format .......... 490
Cordless headphones .................... 486
Multiple users ................................ 489
Operating with the headphones ..... 488
Picture settings .............................. 489
System settings .............................4 90
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 488
Video DVD mode ........................... 494
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 546
Displaying the image ..................... 319
Function/notes .............................2 06
Switching on/off ........................... 207 Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Switching on/off ........................... 145
Rear-compartment screens .............. 484
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .............. ......... 117
Re

ceiving vCards ............................... 409
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 390
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 608
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Important safety notes .................. 168
Refueling process .......................... 169
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 485
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 530
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 484
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 129
Reporting safety defects .................... 35
Rescue card ......................................... 36
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 258
Warning lamp ................................. 278
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 313
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 313
Residual heat (climate control) ........146
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 249
Introduction ..................................... 50
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 159
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid ...........................................9 1
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 254
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 32
20Index

SoundSwitching on/off ........................... 297
Sound menu ....................................... 298
Sound mode ....................................... 300
Sound settings
Calling up the sound menu ............ 298
Surround sound ............................. 299
Treble and bass ............................. 298
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Specialist workshop ............................34
Speed dial list
Saving a phone book entry ............ 399
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 226
In the Instrument cluster ................. 41
Segments ...................................... 222
Selecting the display unit ............... 232
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 305
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................7 6
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 54
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 153
Station search ................................... 438
STEER CONTROL .................................. 79
Steering (display message) .............. 267
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Button overview ............................... 43
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 223
Cleaning ......................................... 547
Important safety notes .................. 114
Paddle shifters ............................... 164
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........164Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Sto

pwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 439
Stowage areas ................................... 514
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................5 15
Center console .............................. 515
Center console (rear) ..................... 516
Cup holders ................................... 518
Eyeglasses compartment ...............5 15
Glove box ....................................... 514
Important safety information ......... 514
Rear ............................................... 516
Stowage net ................................... 516
Stowage net ....................................... 516
Stowage space
Umbrella holder .............................5 15
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 518
Street View ........................................ 333
Summer tires ..................................... 570
Sun visor ............................................ 519
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 34
Surround sound ................................. 299
Surround sound (harman/kardon
®
surround sound system) Notes ............................................. 299
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Suspension settings
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 95
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 198
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 146
Switching between picture for-
mats (TV, video) ................................. 475
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................3 09
Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
Index23

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
164
;Combination switch125
=Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
114
?Horn
AInstrument cluster41
BPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
199
COverhead control panel47
DClimate control systems136
FunctionPage
EIgnition lock151
Start/Stop button152
FCruise control lever180
GActivates Night View Assist
Plus
212
HElectric parking brake172
ILight switch122
JDiagnostics connection34
KOpens the hood536
40Cockpit
At a glance