MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

If you leave your lane, under certain circum-stances the vehicle will brake briefly on oneside. This is meant to assist you in bringing thevehicle back to the original lane.
If a lane-correcting brake application occurs,displayCappears in the multifunction dis-play.
A lane-correcting brake application can bemade after driving over a lane marking recog-nized as being solid or broken. Before this, awarning must have been issued by means of avibration through the steering wheel. In addi-tion, a lane with lane markings on both sidesmust have been detected.
In the case of a broken lane marking beingdetected, a lane-correcting brake applicationcan only be made if a vehicle has been detec-ted in the adjacent lane. The following vehiclescan have an influence on brake application:oncoming traffic, vehicles that are overtakingand vehicles that are driving parallel to yourvehicle.
iA further lane-correcting brake applicationcan only occur after your vehicle hasreturned to the original lane.
No lane-correcting brake application occurs if:
Ryou clearly and actively steer, brake oraccelerate
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend
Ryou have switched on the turn signal
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP®, PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind SpotAssist
Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style withhigh cornering speeds or high rates of accel-eration
RESP®is switched off
Rthe transmission is not in position[
Ran obstacle has been detected in the lane inwhich you are driving
Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defectivetire has been detected and displayed
There is a possibility that the Active LaneKeeping Assist could misjudge the given trafficsituation. An inappropriate brake applicationmay be interrupted at any time if you:
Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction
Rswitch on the turn signal
Rclearly brake or accelerate
A lane-correcting brake application is interrup-ted automatically if:
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP®, PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind SpotAssist
Rlane markings are no longer detected
Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist
XSwitch on Active Lane Keeping Assist usingthe on-board computer; to do so, selectStandardStandardorAdaptiveAdaptive(Ypage 199).If you drive at speeds above 40 mph(60 km/h) and lane markings are detected,the lines in the assistance graphic displayare shown in green (Ypage 198). ActiveLane Keeping Assist is ready for use.
WhenStandardStandardis selected,
No warning vibration occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In thisevent, the warnings are suppressed for acertain period of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, such
as ABS, BAS or ESP®.
WhenAdaptiveAdaptiveis selected,
No warning vibration occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In thisevent, the warnings are suppressed for acertain period of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
Ryou brake hard.
Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid anobstacle or change lanes quickly.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
Driving systems189
Driving and parking
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Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that
this is possible, park the vehicle paying
attention to traffic conditions and operate
the equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
You must observe the legal requirements forthe country in which you are currently drivingwhen operating the on-board computer.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety.
The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messagesor warnings from certain systems in the multi-function display. You should therefore makesure your vehicle is operating safely at alltimes.
If the operating safety of your vehicle isimpaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to doso. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument panelillustration (Ypage 33).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in thedisplays and the controls in the vehicle interiorcan be adjusted using the brightness controlknob.
The brightness control knob is located on thebottom left of the instrument cluster(Ypage 33).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwiseor counter-clockwise.If you turn the light switch (Ypage 109) totheX,`orXposition, the bright-ness will depend upon the brightness of theambient light.
The light sensor in the instrument clusterautomatically controls the brightness of themultifunction display. In daylight, the dis-plays in the instrument cluster are not illu-minated.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicatewhich speed range is available.
RCruise control activated (Ypage 154):
The segments light up from the storedspeed to the maximum speed.
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC activated(Ypage 156):
One or two segments in the set speed rangelight up.
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC detects avehicle in front moving more slowly than thestored speed:
The segments between the speed of thevehicle in front and the stored speed lightup.
Tachometer
!Do not drive in the overrevving range, asthis could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates theengine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect theengine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-ditions when temperatures are around freezingpoint.
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On-board computer and displays

Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-play indicates the temperature measured anddoes not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the mul-tifunction display (Ypage 192).
A change in the outside temperature is shownin the multifunction display after a delay.
Coolant temperature gage
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!A display message is shown if the coolanttemperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. Theengine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gage is in the instru-ment cluster on the right-hand side(Ypage 33).
TheHmarking in the coolant temperaturegauge corresponds to a coolant temperatureof approximately 248 ‡ (120 †).
Under normal operating conditions and at thecorrect coolant level, the coolant temperaturegauge may rise to theHmarking.
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
CMultifunction display
DRight control panel

c
d
Press and hold:
RIn theAudioAudiomenu: selects a pre-set list or a station list in thedesired frequency range, selectsan audio track or video sceneusing rapid scrolling
RIn theTelTel(Telephone) menu:starts rapid scrolling if the phonebook is open
vRConfirms the selection or displaymessage
RIn theTelTel(Telephone) menu:switches to the telephone bookand starts dialing the selectednumber
8Press briefly:
RBack
RSwitches off the Voice ControlSystem
RHides display messages or callsup the lastTripTripmenu functionused
RExits the telephone book/redialmemory
8Press and hold:
RCalls up the standard display intheTripTripmenu
Right control panel
vRRejects or ends a call
RExits the telephone book/redialmemory
aRMakes or accepts a call
RSwitches to the redial memory

Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Using theYorebutton on the steeringwheel, open the menu bar.
Operating the on-board computer(Ypage 191).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you canselect the following menu:
RTripTripmenu (Ypage 193)
RNaviNavimenu (navigation instructions)(Ypage 194)
RAudioAudiomenu (Ypage 195)
RTelTelmenu (telephone) (Ypage 196)
RDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu (assistance)(Ypage 197)
RServ.Serv.menu (Ypage 199)
RSett.Sett.menu (settings) (Ypage 199)
RAMGAMGmenu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)(Ypage 202)
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the8button on thesteering wheel until theTripTripmenu with tripodometerCand odometerDappears.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
CDistance
DDriving time

XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTripTripmenu.
XPresscordto select the displaywith approximate rangeCand current fuelconsumptionD.Approximate rangeCthat can be coveredis calculated according to your current driv-ing style and the amount of fuel in the tank.If there is only a small amount of fuel left inthe fuel tank, a vehicle being refueled

Change of direction announced without
a lane recommendation
CRoad into which the change of directionleads
DDistance to change of direction and visualdistance display

XTo select a preset list or station list:press and briefly hold thecordbut-ton until the preset list or station list in thedesired frequency range is shown.
XTo select a station:briefly presscord.
SIRIUS XM®satellite radio acts like a normalradio.
For more information on radio operation, see"Satellite radio" in the Digital Operator's Man-ual.
Operating an audio player or media
You can play audio files from various audioplayers or data media, depending on theequipment installed in the vehicle.
XSwitch on the multimedia system and selectCD or MP3 mode (see the Digital Operator'sManual).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theAudioAudiomenu.
XTo select the next/previous track:brieflypress thecordbutton.
XTo select a track from the track list(rapid scrolling):press and hold thecordbutton until desired trackCappears.
If you press and hold thecordbut-ton, the rapid scrolling speed is increased.Not all audio players or media support thisfunction.If track information is saved on the audioplayer or media, the multifunction displaywill show the number and title of the track.
Video DVD operation
XSwitch on the multimedia system and selectvideo DVD (see the Digital Operator's Man-ual).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theAudioAudiomenu.
XTo select the next or previous scene:briefly press thecordbutton.
XTo select a scene from the scene list(rapid scrolling):press and hold thecordbutton until desired sceneCappears.
Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that
this is possible, park the vehicle paying
attention to traffic conditions and operate
the equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
When telephoning, you must observe the legalrequirements for the country in which you arecurrently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the manu-facturer’s operating instructions).
XSwitch on the multimedia system (see theDigital Operator's Manual)
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On-board computer and displays

XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to themultimedia system (Ypage 246).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
You will see one of the following display mes-sages in the multifunction display:
RPhone READYPhone READYor the name of the networkprovider: the mobile phone has found a net-work and is ready to receive.
RPhone No ServicePhone No Service: there is no networkavailable or the mobile phone is searchingfor a network.
Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in theTelTelmenu, a display message appears in the multi-function display.
You can accept a call at any time regardless ofthe menu selected.
XPress theabutton on the steering wheelto accept an incoming call.
Rejecting or ending a call
XPress thevbutton on the steering wheelto reject or end a call.
Selecting an entry in the phone book
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
XPress thec,dorvbutton toswitch to the phone book.
XAuthorize access to the phone book on thephone.
XPressdorcto select the names oneafter the other.
or
XTo start rapid scrolling:press and holdthedorcbutton for longer than onesecond.The names in the phone book are displayedquickly one after the other.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release thebutton or reach the end of the list.
XIf only one telephone number is storedfor a name:press theaorvbuttonto start dialing.
or
XIf there is more than one number for aparticular name:press theaorvbutton to display the numbers.
XPress thecordbutton to select thenumber you want to dial.
XPress theaorvbutton to start dial-ing.
or
XTo exit the telephone book:press thevor8button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last namesor numbers dialed in the redial memory.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
XPress theabutton to switch to theredial memory.
XPress thecordbutton to select thedesired name or number.
XPress theaorvbutton to start dial-ing.
or
XTo exit the redial memory:press thevor8button.
Assistance menu
Introduction
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, in theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu, you have the followingoptions:
RDisplaying the assistance graphic(Ypage 198)
RMercedes-AMG vehicles: setting the vehiclelevel (Ypage 170)
RActivating/deactivating Active SteeringAssist (Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Brake Assist(Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function (Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST(Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Blind SpotAssist (Ypage 199)
RActivating/deactivating Active Lane KeepingAssist (Ypage 199)
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On-board computer and displays
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Displaying the assistance graphic
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectAssist. GraphicAssist. Graphic.
XPressvto confirm your selection.The multifunction display shows the Dis-tance Assist DISTRONIC distance display inthe assistance graphic display.
The assistance graphic shows you the statusof and/or information from other drivingsystems or driving safety systems:
RDistance Assist DISTRONIC (Ypage 156)
RActive Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-tion (Ypage 70)
RATTENTION ASSIST (Ypage 183)
RActive Lane Keeping Assist (Ypage 187)
XPressdto display the ATTEN-TION ASSIST assessment.
Activating or deactivating Active
Steering Assist
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectActive Steering AssistActive Steering Assist.
XConfirm by pressingvon the steeringwheel.The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate:press thevbutton again.When Active Steering Assist is activated, themultifunction display displays theActiveActiveSteering AssistSteering AssistOnOnmessage.
Further information on Active Steering Assist(Ypage 197).
Activating/deactivating Active Brake
Assist
You can use this function to activate or deacti-vate Active Brake Assist.
You can use the function to activate or deacti-vate Active Brake Assist or, on vehicles withthe Driving Assistance Plus package, to acti-vate or deactivate Active Brake Assist withcross-traffic function.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectBrake AssistBrake Assist.
XPressvto confirm.The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate:press thevbutton again.When Active Brake Assist or Active BrakeAssist with cross-traffic function is deactiva-ted, the