ESP MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Check wheels and tires for damage at leastonce a month. Check wheels and tires afterdriving off-road or on rough roads. Damagedwheels can cause a loss of tire pressure. Payparticular attention to damage such as:
Rcuts in the tires
Rpunctures in the tires
Rtears in the tires
Rbulges on tires
Rdeformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tire tread depth and thecondition of the tread across the whole widthof all tires (Ypage 294). If necessary, turn thefront wheels to full lock in order to inspect theinner side of the tire surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protectthe valve against dirt and moisture. Do notmount anything onto the valve other than thestandard valve cap or other valve capsapproved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.Do not use any other valve caps or systems,e.g. tire pressure monitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tiresparticularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tirepressure as necessary (Ypage 296).
The service life of tires depends, among otherthings, on the following factors:
RDriving style
RTire pressure
RDistance covered
Notes on tire tread
GWARNING
If there is insufficient tire tread, the tire trac-
tion decreases. The tire tread is no longer
able to dissipate water. This increases the
risk of hydroplaning when the road surface
is wet, particularly when the vehicle's speed
is not adapted to the road conditions. There
is a risk of an accident.
When the tire pressure is too high or too
low, tires may wear differently at different
points on the tire tread. Therefore, regularly
check the tire tread depth and the condition
of the tread across the whole width of all
tires.
Minimum tire tread depth on:
RSummer tires:

RDo not drive with tires which have too littletread depth. This significantly reduces thetraction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
RReplace the tires after six years at the lat-est, regardless of wear.
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flatcharacteristics), you can continue to drive yourvehicle even if there is a total loss of pressurein one or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in con-junction with an active tire pressure monitorand only on wheels specifically tested byMercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires with aflat tire (Ypage 278).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires arenot equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.It is therefore recommended that you addition-ally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if youmount tires that do not feature run-flat charac-teristics, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit can beobtained from a qualified specialist workshop.
Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualifiedspecialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"section (Ypage 313).
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), summertires lose elasticity and therefore traction andbraking power. Change the tires on your vehi-cle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at verycold temperatures could cause cracks to form,thereby damaging the tires permanently.Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibilityfor this type of damage.
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control
of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of dam-
age and replace any damaged tires immedi-
ately.
M+S tires
GWARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than

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 thathave been specially approved for your vehicleby Mercedes-Benz, or are of a correspondingstandard of quality. For more information,please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
If you intend to mount snow chains, pleasebear the following points in mind:
RSnow chains may not be mounted on allwheel/tire combinations. Permissiblewheel-tire combinations (Ypage 318).
ROnly use snow chains when driving on roadscompletely covered by snow. Remove thesnow chains as soon as possible when youcome to a road that is not snow-covered.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use ofsnow chains. Observe the appropriate regu-lations if you wish to mount snow chains.
RDo not exceed the maximum permissiblespeed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
ROn vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),if snow chains have been installed, you mustdrive at a raised vehicle level (Ypage 168).
You may wish to deactivate ESP®when pullingaway with snow chains installed (Ypage 66).You can thereby allow the wheels to spin in acontrolled manner, achieving an increaseddriving 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
steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tires
including the spare wheel:
Rmonthly, at least
Rif the load changes
Rbefore beginning a long journey
Runder different operating conditions, e.g.
off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
The data on the Tire and Loading Informationplacard and tire pressure table shown here areexamples. Tire pressure specifications arevehicle-specific and may deviate from the datashown here. The tire pressure specificationsthat are valid for your vehicle can be found onthe Tire and Loading Information placard andtire pressure table on the vehicle.
General notes
The recommended tire pressures for the tiresmounted at the factory can be found on thelabels described here.
Further information on tire pressures can beobtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Overinflated tires may:
Rincrease the braking distance
Radversely affect handling
Rwear excessively and/or unevenly
Rhave an adverse effect on ride comfort
Rbe more susceptible to damage
Maximum tire pressures
CExample: maximum permissible tire pres-sure
Never exceed the maximum permissible tireinflation pressure. Always observe the recom-mended tire pressure for your vehicle whenadjusting the tire pressure (Ypage 296).
iThe actual values for tires are vehicle-spe-cific and may deviate from the values in theillustration.
Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes
The tire pressure monitor does not warn youof:
Rincorrectly set tire pressure
Rsudden loss of tire pressure, e.g. from a for-eign object that has penetrated the tire
Observe the notes on tire pressure(Ypage 296).
Information on air pressure for the tires onyour vehicle can be found:
Ron the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-tion placard on the B-pillar
Ron the tire pressure table in the fuel fillerflap
Rin the "Tire pressure" section
Checking tire pressures manually
To determine and set the correct tire pressure,proceed as follows:
XRemove the valve cap of the tire that is tobe checked.
XPress the tire pressure gauge securely ontothe valve.
XRead the tire pressure and compare it to therecommended value on the Tire and LoadingInformation placard or the tire pressuretable (Ypage 296).
XIf the tire pressure is too low, increase thetire pressure to the recommended value.
XIf the tire pressure is too high, release air.To do so, press down the metal pin in thevalve, using the tip of a pen for example.Then check the tire pressure again using thetire pressure checker.
XScrew the valve cap onto the valve.
XRepeat these steps for the other tires.
Tire pressure monitor
General notes
If a tire pressure monitor is installed, the vehi-cle's wheels have sensors that monitor the tirepressures in all four tires. The tire pressuremonitor warns you if the pressure drops in oneor more of the tires. The tire pressure monitoronly functions if the corresponding sensorsare installed in all wheels.
Information on tire pressures is displayed inthe multifunction display. After a few minutesof driving, the current tire pressure of each tireis shown in theServ.Serv.menu of the multifunc-tion display.
Example: current tire pressure display
For information on the message display, referto the "Checking the tire pressure electroni-cally" section (Ypage 301).
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Important safety notes
GWARNING
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked at least once a month
when cold and inflated to the pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver's door B-pillar or the tire pressure
label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If
your vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information placard or the tire pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire
pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires are significantly underinflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
minates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly underinflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-
inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle's han-
dling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver's responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if underinflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination
of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
USA only:
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate if the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the warning lamp will
flash for approximately a minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will be repeated every time the
vehicle is started as long as the malfunction
exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illumina-
ted, the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the mounting of incompati-
ble replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing
one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle
to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue
to function properly.
It is the driver's responsibility to set the tirepressure to that recommended for cold tireswhich is suitable for the operating situation(Ypage 296). Note that the correct tire pres-sure for the current operating situation mustfirst be taught-in to the tire pressure monitor.If a substantial loss of pressure occurs, thewarning threshold for the warning message isaligned to the taught-in reference values.Restart the tire pressure monitor after adjust-ing the pressure of the cold tires(Ypage 301). The current pressures aresaved as new reference values. As a result, awarning message will appear if the tire pres-sure drops significantly.
The tire pressure monitor does not warn you ofan incorrectly set tire pressure. Observe thenotes on the recommended tire pressure(Ypage 296).
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warnyou of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if thetire is penetrated by a foreign object. In theevent of a sudden loss of pressure, bring thevehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoidabrupt steering movements.
The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warninglamp in the instrument cluster for indicatingpressure loss or a malfunction. Whether thewarning lamp flashes or lights up indicateswhether a tire pressure is too low or the tirepressure monitor is malfunctioning:
Rif the warning lamp is lit continuously, thetire pressure on one or more tires is signifi-cantly too low. The tire pressure monitor isnot malfunctioning.
Rif the warning lamp flashes for approx-imately a minute and then remains lit con-
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stantly, the tire pressure monitor is malfunc-tioning.
In addition to the warning lamp, a messageappears in the multifunction display. Observethe information on display messages(Ypage 227).
It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunc-tion of the tire pressure monitor to be indica-ted. A malfunction will be indicated by the tirepressure warning lamp flashing for approx-imately one minute and then remaining lit.When the malfunction has been rectified, thetire pressure warning lamp goes out after afew minutes of driving.
The tire pressure values indicated by the on-board computer may differ from those meas-ured at a gas station with a pressure gage. Thetire pressures shown by the on-board com-puter refer to those measured at sea level. Athigh altitudes, the tire pressure values indica-ted by a pressure gage are higher than thoseshown by the on-board computer. In this case,do not reduce the tire pressures.
The operation of the tire pressure monitor canbe affected by interference from radio trans-mitting equipment (e.g. radio headphones,two-way radios) that may be being operated inor near the vehicle.
Checking the tire pressure electroni-
cally
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in positionH(Ypage 126) in the ignition lock.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theServ.Serv.menu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectTire PressureTire Pressure.
XPressv.The current tire pressure of each tire isshown in the multifunction display.
If the vehicle has been parked for over20 minutes, theTire pressure will beTire pressure will bedisplayed after driving a few minutesdisplayed after driving a few minutesmessage appears.
After a teach-in process, the tire pressuremonitor automatically detects new wheels ornew sensors. As long as a clear allocation ofthe tire pressure value to the individual wheelsis not possible, theTire Pressure MonitorTire Pressure MonitorActiveActivedisplay message is shown instead ofthe tire pressure display. The tire pressuresare already being monitored.
Tire pressure monitor warning mes-
sages
The tire pressure monitor detects a pressureloss in one or more tires:
RIf the tire pressure monitor detects a pres-sure loss in one or more tires, a warningmessage is shown in the multifunction dis-play. The yellow tire pressure warning lampthen lights up.
RIf thePlease Correct Tire PressurePlease Correct Tire Pressuremessage appears in the multifunction dis-play, the tire pressure in at least one tire istoo low. The tire pressure must be correctedwhen the opportunity arises.
RIf theCheck TiresCheck Tiresmessage appears in themultifunction display, the tire pressure in atleast one tire has dropped significantly. Thetires must be checked.
RIf theWarning Tire MalfunctionWarning Tire Malfunctionmes-sage appears in the multifunction display,the tire pressure in at least one tire hasdropped suddenly. The tires must bechecked.
Observe the instructions and safety notes inthe display messages in the "Tires" section(Ypage 227).
If the wheel positions on the vehicle are rota-ted, the tire pressures may be displayed forthe wrong positions for a short time. This isrectified after a few minutes of driving, and thetire pressures are displayed for the correctpositions.
Restarting the tire pressure monitor
When you restart the tire pressure monitor, allexisting warning messages are deleted and thewarning lamps go out. The monitor uses thecurrently set tire pressures as the referencevalues for monitoring. In most cases, the tirepressure monitor will automatically detect thenew reference values after you have changedthe tire pressure. However, you can also setreference values manually as described here.The tire pressure monitor then monitors thenew tire pressure values.
XSet the tire pressure to the value recom-mended for the corresponding driving situa-tion on the Tire and Loading Informationplacard on the driver's side B-pillar(Ypage 296).
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Additional tire pressure values for differentloads can also be found on the tire pressuretable on the inside of the fuel filler flap(Ypage 296).
XMake sure that the tire pressure is correcton all four wheels.
XEnsure that the SmartKey is in positionHin the ignition lock.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theServ.Serv.menu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectTire PressureTire Pressure.
XPressv.The multifunction display shows the currenttire pressure for the individual tires or theTire pressure will be displayedTire pressure will be displayedafter driving a few minutesafter driving a few minutesmessage.
XPress thedbutton.TheUse Current Pressures as NewUse Current Pressures as NewReference ValuesReference Valuesmessage appears in themultifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
XPressv.TheTire Press. Monitor RestartedTire Press. Monitor Restartedmessage appears in the multifunction dis-play.
After driving for a few minutes, the systemchecks whether the current tire pressuresare within the specified range. The new tirepressures are then accepted as referencevalues and monitored.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
XPress8.The tire pressure values stored at the lastrestart will continue to be monitored.
Radio type approval for the tire pres-
sure monitor
CountryRadio type approval number
USAFCC ID: MRXMW2433A
FCCIC ID:MRXGG4 This devicecomplies with part 15 of theFCC rules and with licenseexempt RSS standards of Indus-try Canada. Operation is subjectto the following conditions. (1)This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2)This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may causeundesired operation. Le presentappareil est conforme d'indus-trie Canada applicables auxappareils radio exempts delicence. L'exploitation estauthorisee aux deux conditionssuivantes. (1) L'appareil ne doitpas produire de brouillage, et(2) L'autisatuer de l'appareildoit accepter tout brouillageradioelectrique subi, meme si lebrouillage est susceptible d'encompromettre le fonctionne-ment. WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsi-ble for compliance could voidthe user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:"before the radio certificationnumber only signifies Canadatechnical specifications weremet.
FCC ID:MRXMC34MA4 Thisdevice complies with part 15 ofthe FCC rules and with licenseexempt RSS standards of Indus-try Canada. Operation is subjectto the following conditions. (1)This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2)This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may causeundesired operation. Le presentappareil est conforme d'indus-trie Canada applicables auxappareils radio exempts de
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CountryRadio type approval number
licence. L'exploitation estauthorisee aux deux conditionssuivantes. (1) L'appareil ne doitpas produire de brouillage, et(2) L'autisatuer de l'appareildoit accepter tout brouillageradioelectrique subi, meme si lebrouillage est susceptible d'encompromettre le fonctionne-ment. WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsi-ble for compliance could voidthe user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:"before the radio certificationnumber only signifies Canadatechnical specifications weremet.
CanadaIC: 2546A-MW2433A
IC:2546A-GG4 This device com-plies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with license exemptRSS standards of Industry Can-ada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions. (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interferencereceived, including interferencethat may cause undesired oper-ation. Le present appareil estconforme d'industrie Canadaapplicables aux appareils radioexempts de licence. L'exploita-tion est authorisee aux deuxconditions suivantes. (1) L'ap-pareil ne doit pas produire debrouillage, et (2) L'autisatuer del'appareil doit accepter toutbrouillage radioelectrique subi,meme si le brouillage est sus-ceptible d'en compromettre lefonctionnement. WARNING:Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliancecould void the user's authorityto operate the equipment. Theterm "IC:" before the radio cer-tification number only signifiesCanada technical specificationswere met.
CountryRadio type approval number
IC: 2546A-MC34MA4
Loading the vehicle
Instruction labels for tires and loads
GWARNING
Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a
blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair
the steering and driving characteristics and
lead to brake failure. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Observe the load rating of the tires. The load
rating must be at least half of the GAWR of
your vehicle. Never overload the tires by
exceeding the maximum load.
Two instruction labels on your vehicle showthe maximum possible load.
(1) The Tire and Loading Information placardis on the B-pillar on the driver's side. TheTire and Loading Information placardshows the maximum permissible numberof occupants and the maximum permissi-ble vehicle load. It also contains details ofthe tire sizes and corresponding pressuresfor tires mounted at the factory.
(2) The vehicle identification plate is on theB-pillar on the driver's side. The vehicleidentification plate informs you of thegross vehicle weight rating. It is made upof the vehicle weight, all vehicle occu-pants, the fuel and the cargo. You can alsofind information about the maximum grossaxle weight rating on the front and rearaxle.
The maximum gross axle weight rating isthe maximum weight that can be carriedby one axle (front or rear axle). Neverexceed the maximum load or the maxi-mum gross axle weight rating for the frontor rear axle.
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surfaces that are not icy or covered with snow.Take appropriate care when driving.
Temperature
GWARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause excessive heat
build-up and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire's resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditionson a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.Sustained high temperature can cause thematerial of the tire to degenerate and reducetire life, and excessive temperature can lead tosudden tire failure. The grade C correspondsto a level of performance which all passengercar tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performanceon the laboratory test wheel than the minimumrequired by law.
Tire labeling
Overview
CUniform Tire Quality Grading Standard(Ypage 311)
DDOT, Tire Identification Number(Ypage 310)

wall of the tire. You will find this after the let-ter that identifies the speed rating(Ypage 307).
RIf no specification is given: no text (as in theexample above), represents a standard load(SL) tire
RXL or Extra Load: represents a reinforcedtire
RLight Load: represents a light load tire
RC, D, E: represents a load range thatdepends on the maximum load that the tirecan carry at a certain pressure
iTire data is vehicle-specific and may devi-ate from the data in the example.
Maximum load rating
Maximum tire loadCis the maximum permis-sible weight for which the tire is approved.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding thespecified load limit. The maximum permissibleload can be found on the vehicle's Tire andLoading Information placard on the B-pillar onthe driver's side (Ypage 303).
iThe actual values for tires are vehicle-spe-cific and may deviate from the values in theillustration.
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
US tire regulations stipulate that every tiremanufacturer or retreader must imprint a TINin or on the sidewall of each tire produced.
The TIN is a unique identification number. TheTIN enables the tire manufacturers or retread-ers to inform purchasers of recalls and othersafety-relevant matters. It makes it possiblefor the purchaser to easily identify the affectedtires.
The TIN is made up of manufacturer identifica-tion codeD, tire size