remote control MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Active light function....................... 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps................... 110
Light switch ................................... 109
Low-beam headlamps.................... 110
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 200
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 251
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)............................... 201
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off........................... 110
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
M
M+S tires............................................ 295
MAGIC SKY CONTROL......................... 94
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 273
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 76
Unlocking the driver's door.............. 81
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio)......................... 196
Memory function............................... 107
Mercedes me connect
Call priority .................................... 258
General notes ................................ 255
Info call button .............................. 258
Mercedes-Benz emergency call..... 256
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 259
Roadside Assistance call button .... 257
Self-diagnosis ................................ 255
System .......................................... 255
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 184
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 163
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 187
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 179
Message memory (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 205
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 246
Frequencies ................................... 319
Installation ..................................... 319
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 196
Transmission output (maximum) .... 319
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Qualified specialist workshop........... 28
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 166
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)............................................. 166
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 203
Radio
Selecting a station .........................195
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
REACH Regulation............................... 28
Reading lamp..................................... 112
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 217
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 275
Display in the multimedia system .. 180
Function/notes .............................179
Switching on/off ........................... 180
Rear window defroster
General notes ................................ 121
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 326
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 144
Refueling process .......................... 145
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 260
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 113
Reporting safety defects.................... 29
Rescue card......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 221
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Residual heat (climate control)........122
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 214
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear (selector lever)........... 136
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 87
Trunk lid ...........................................82
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage)................................................... 217
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).... 26
Roll bar
Display message............................ 213
Operation ......................................... 52
Roller sunblind.................................... 94
Roof
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 91
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 92
Overview .......................................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Relocking ......................................... 92
Roof switch.......................................... 91
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Route guidance active...................... 194
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
16Index

SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could:
Roperate the vehicle's equipment
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake
Rshift the automatic transmission out of
park position]
Rstart the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the igni-
tion lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-netic fields. Otherwise, the remote controlfunction could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in thevicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phoneor another SmartKey
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of theSmartKey.
SmartKey functions
C7Locks the vehicle
DTOpens/closes the trunk lid

Problems with the SmartKey
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
You can no longer lockor unlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 77) and replace it if neces-sary (Ypage 77).
If this does not work:
XUnlock (Ypage 81) or lock (Ypage 81) the vehicle using themechanical key.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XUnlock (Ypage 81) or lock (Ypage 81) the vehicle using themechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
XUnlock (Ypage 81) or lock (Ypage 81) the vehicle using themechanical key.
XHave the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
You can no longer lockor unlock the vehicleusing KEYLESS-GO.
KEYLESS-GO was deactivated.
XReactivate KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 74).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 77) and replace it if neces-sary (Ypage 77).
If this does not work:
XUnlock (Ypage 81) or lock (Ypage 81) the vehicle using themechanical key.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XUnlock (Ypage 81) or lock (Ypage 81) the vehicle using themechanical key.
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
XLock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of theSmartKey.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialistworkshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remotecontrol function:
XUnlock (Ypage 81) or lock (Ypage 81) the vehicle using themechanical key.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialistworkshop.
78SmartKey
Opening and closing

Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example,when starting the engine.
To start the vehicle without actively using theSmartKey:
Rthe Start/Stop button must be inserted inthe ignition lock.
Rthe SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Rthe vehicle must not be locked with theSmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 74).
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phoneor another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metalfoil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can impair the functionality of the KEY-LESS-GO key.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey'sremote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after ashort time:
Ryou will not be able to switch on the ignitionwith the Start/Stop button.
Ryou will not be able to start the engine withthe Start/Stop button until the vehicle isunlocked again.
The engine can be switched off while the vehi-cle is in motion by pressing and holding theStart/Stop button for three seconds. Thisfunction operates independently of the ECOstart/stop automatic engine switch-off func-tion.
Key positions with KEYLESS-GO
CStart/Stop button
DIgnition lock
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all theindicator lamps in the instrument cluster lightup. Further information on situations where anindicator lamp either fails to go out after start-
ing the engine or lights up while driving(Ypage 235).
If Start/Stop buttonChas not yet beenpressed, this corresponds to the key beingremoved from the ignition.
XTo switch on the power supply:pressStart/Stop buttonConce.The power supply is switched on. You cannow activate the windshield wipers, forexample.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop buttonCtwicewhen in this position
XTo switch on the ignition:press Start/Stop buttonCtwice.The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop buttonConcewhen in this position, the ignition isswitched off again.
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button fromthe ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-mal using the SmartKey.
XRemove Start/Stop buttonCfrom ignitionlockD.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-ton from the ignition lock when you leave thevehicle. You should, however, always take theSmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle.As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle can be started using the Start/Stop button
Rthe electrically powered equipment can beoperated
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could:
Roperate the vehicle's equipment
Driving127
Driving and parking
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All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthevbutton on the multifunction steer-ing wheel
Ror the corresponding COMAND button forending a telephone call
iWhen a call is initiated, the audio systemis muted. The mobile phone is no longerconnected to COMAND. However, if youwant to use your mobile phone, do so onlywhen the vehicle is stationary and in a safelocation.
Vehicle Health Check
With the Vehicle Health Check, the CustomerAssistance Center can provide improved sup-port for problems with your vehicle. During anexisting call, vehicle data is transferred to theCustomer Assistance Center. The customerservice representative can use the receiveddata to decide what kind of assistance isrequired. You are then, for example, guided tothe nearest Mercedes-Benz Service Center ora recovery vehicle is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred duringan MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call,this is initiated by the Customer AssistanceCenter. You will see theRoadside Assis‐Roadside Assis‐tance Connectedtance Connectedmessage in the COMANDdisplay. If the Vehicle Health Check can bestarted, theRequest for vehicle diagno‐Request for vehicle diagno‐sis received. Start vehicle diagno‐sis received. Start vehicle diagno‐sis?sis?message appears in the display.
XConfirm the message withYesYes.
XWhen theVehicle Diagnosis: PleaseVehicle Diagnosis: Pleasestart ignition.start ignition.message appears, turnthe SmartKey to positionHin the ignitionlock (Ypage 126).
XWhen thePlease follow the instruc‐Please follow the instruc‐tions received by phone and movetions received by phone and moveyour vehicle to a safe positionyour vehicle to a safe positionmes-sage appears, follow the customer servicerepresentative's instructions.The message in the display disappears.
If you selectCancelCancelthe Vehicle HealthCheck is canceled completely.
The vehicle operating state check begins.You will see theVehicle diagnosisVehicle diagnosisactivated.activated.message.
When the check is completed, theSendSendvehicle diagnostics data (Voice con‐vehicle diagnostics data (Voice con‐nection may be interrupted duringnection may be interrupted during
data transfer)data transfer)message appears. The vehi-cle data can now be sent to the CustomerAssistance Center.
XPressOKOKto confirm the message.The voice connection with the CustomerAssistance Center is terminated.
You will see theVehicle Diagnosis:Vehicle Diagnosis:Transferring data...Transferring data...message.
The vehicle data is sent to the CustomerAssistance Center.
Depending on what the customer service rep-resentative agreed with you, the voice connec-tion is re-established after the transfer is com-plete. If necessary, you will be contacted at alater time by another means, e.g. by e-mail orphone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Checkis the transfer of service data to the CustomerAssistance Center. If a service is overdue, theCOMAND display shows a message about vari-ous special offers at your workshop.
USA only: this information can also be calledup under "Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle(Ypage 29).
Information on Roadside Assistance(Ypage 26).
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink®garage door opener integratedin the rear-view mirror allows you to operateup to three different door and gate systems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only ongarage doors that:
Rhave safety stop and reverse features and
Rmeet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage dooropener in the rear-view mirror will assume thefunction of the garage door system's remotecontrol. Please also read the operating instruc-tions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener,park the vehicle outside the garage. Do notrun the engine while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatiblewith the integrated garage door opener. If youhave difficulty programing the integrated
Features259
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garage door opener, contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following tele-phone assistance services:
RUSA:Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
RCanada:Customer Service at1-800-387-0100
RHomeLink®hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free ofcharge)
More information on HomeLink®and/or com-patible products is also available online athttp://www.homelink.com.
Notes on the declaration of conformity(Ypage 27).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you operate or program the door with
the integrated garage door opener, persons
in the range of movement of the door may
become trapped or be struck by the door.
There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the door.
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to
health and can result in poisoning. There is a
risk of fatal injury. Therefore, never leave the
engine running an enclosed space without
adequate ventilation.
Programming
Programming the buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"(Ypage 260).
Garage door remote control

The integrated garage door opener is com-patible with devices that have units whichoperate in the frequency range of 280 to433 MHz.
RReplace the batteries in garage door remotecontrol