belt MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 2005 R230 Service Manual

443 Technical terms
REST
(Residual Engine Heat Utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Retractable hardtop
Hardtop roof that can be opened and
closed at the push of a button and
stored in the trunk.
Roll bar
Occupant protection system which
consists of tubular steel sheathed in
plastic. The roll bar is lowered into the
car body during normal driving condi-
tions and raised automatically. It may
also be manually raised and lowered by
operating a button during critical driv-
ing situations.RON
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the MON (Motor Octane Number) and
RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
SBC
(S
ensotronic B
rake C
ontrol)
Electronically controlled hydraulic
braking system for increased braking
safety and comfort.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the gear selector lever from
being inadvertently moved out of posi-
tion P without SmartKey turned and
brake pedal depressed. SRS
(S
upplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid System
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.

448 IndexCenter air vents 29
Center console
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 148
Central locking
Automatic 110
Central locking switch 111
Switching on/off (control
system) 156
Unlocking from inside 111
Central locking switch 29
Central unlocking switch 29
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 378
Batteries (SmartKey) 377
SmartKey setting 96
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
settings 103
Vehicle level 222Charging
Vehicle batteries 404
CHECK ENGINE
Messages in display 351
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 27, 327, 328
Checking
Coolant level 276
Oil level 269, 272
Tire inflate pressure 269
Vehicle lighting 269
Child safety
Airbags 64
Automatic child seat recognition 76
Infant and child restraint systems 62
Cigarette lighter 29, 233
Cleaning
Cup holder 320
Gear selector lever 320
Hard plastic trim items 320
Headlamps 178Headliner 320
Leather upholstery 321
Plastic and rubber parts 321
Seat belts 320
Steering wheel 320
Upholstery 321
Windshield 53
Wood trims 321
Cleaning tires 281
Clock 23
Closing
Hood 271
Power window with
KEYLESS-GO* 195
Retractable hardtop (SmartKey) 201
Retractable hardtop (switch) 198
Side windows 194, 195
Sunshade 204
Trunk lid 109
Windows 193
Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 195

452 IndexEmission control 265
Emission control label 418
Engine
Compartment 270
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with the SmartKey 48
Turning off 58
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Turning off with the SmartKey 58
Engine number 440
Engine oil 272, 433
Adding 274
Additives 433
Checking level 272
Consumption 272
Display messages 355
Filler neck 274
Messages in display 273
Engine oil level see Oil levelESP 79, 82, 440
Control switch 30
Switching off 83
Switching on 84
Synchronizing 341
Warning lamp 82
ESP/ABS warning lamp 25
ETD see Emergency Tensioning Device
Express-close front side windows 195
Express-open front side windows 194
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 148
Fastening the seat belts 45
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 208
First aid kit 372
Flat tire 388
Spare wheel 393
TIREFIT kit 388Flexible Service System (FSS), Canada
only 312, 441
Fluid level 275
Fog lamp, rear 127, 381
Replacing bulb 385
Fog lamps 127
Fog lamps, front 127
Replacing bulbs 381
Front airbags 68
Front lamps 381
Replacing bulbs 383
FSS (Flexible Service System, Canada
only) 312, 441
Fuel 267
Additives 435
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27, 330
Gasoline additives 435
Premium unleaded gasoline 268,
432, 434
Requirements 434
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 159
Since reset 160

455 Index
Light sensor 361
Replacing bulbs for rear 381, 385
Switching off 123
Switching on 123
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 325
ABS/ESP 324
AIRBAG OFF 334
Airbag Off 68
Brakes 326
CHECK ENGINE 327, 328
Coolant 328
DTR* 210
Engine diagnostics 327, 328
ESP 82
Fuel reserve 330
SBC 85
Seat belts 332
SRS 63, 332
Turn signals 25Language
Multifunction display 149
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 321
License plate lamps 153, 381
Replacing bulbs 385
Light sensor 361
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Instruments 131
Interior 129
Settings (control system) 152
Trunk 130
Limiting the gear range 167
Limp Home Mode 177
Load assist 235
Lowering manually 376
Loading terminology 305
Loading the vehicle 282
Lock buttons 34
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 104Locking 56
Automatic while driving 110
Centrally from inside 111
Fuel filler flap 267
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 102
Global (SmartKey) 96
Storage compartments 230
Vehicle in an emergency 376
Low beam headlamps 51, 123, 381
Replacing bulbs 383
Lowering
Load assist manually 376
Roll bar 74
Luggage compartment, rear 232
Luggage cover 197
Messages in display 371
Opening/closing 197
Lumbar support adjustment 115

457 Index
Multifunction display messages
ABC 337
ABS 338
Battery 345, 346
Brake pads 346
Brake system 350
CHECK ENGINE 351
Coolant 352
Coolant level 351, 353
Display malfunction 354
Doors 354
Easy-entry/exit feature 354
Fuel reserve tank 357
Hood 357
Luggage cover 371
Retractable hardtop 357
Roll bar 364
SBC brake system 347, 348
Seat belts 364
SmartKey 357
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 359
Tele Aid 364
Telephone* 364Tires 365
Trunk 371
Washer fluid 371
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 135,
442
Buttons 135
N
Navigation system
Operating 142
Night security illumination 154
Normal occupant weight 306
O
Occupant distribution 306
Octane number 443
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 274
Consumption 272
Filler neck 274
Oil level
Checking 269One-touch gearshifting 166
Canceling gear range limit 166
Downshifting 166
Upshifting 166
Opening
Doors from the inside 106
Fuel filler flap 267
Hood 270
Luggage cover 197
Retractable hardtop (SmartKey) 200
Retractable hardtop (switch) 197
Side windows 194
Storage compartment in the
armrest 230
Storage compartment in the center
console 230
Sunshade 204
Trunk from inside vehicle 108
Trunk lid 107
Windows 193

458 IndexOperating
CD player 141
Navigation system 142
Radio 140
Telephone* 161
Overhead control panel 31
Overspeed range 132, 442
P
Panic alarm 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Panorama roof*
Sunshade 203
Sunshade closing 204
Sunshade opening 204
Parcel net in passenger footwell 231
Parcel net in trunk 231
Parktronic* deactivation switch 30
Parking 259
Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 223
Parking brake
Engaging 57
Releasing 50
Parking brake pedal 23Parking lamps 381
Replacing the bulbs 384
Switching on 123
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 121, 158,
179
Parktronic* 30, 223, 442
Activating 226
Cleaning system sensors 318
Deactivating 226
Malfunctioning 227
Minimum distance 225
Range 224
Rear sensors 225
System sensors 318
Warning indicators 23, 225
Parts service 416
Passenger side
Front airbag 68
Head-thorax airbag 69
Parcel net in footwell 231Pedals 255
Phone book* 162
Loading 163
Quick search 163
Phone number*
Dialing 162
Redialing 163
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 321
Poly-V-belt drive 442
Layout 419
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 294
Power assistance 256
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 41
Adjusting head restraint height 41
Adjusting head restraint tilt 41
Adjusting seat cushion depth 41
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 41
Adjusting seat height 41

459 Index
Power train 442
Power window
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 195
Power windows 193
Side windows 193
Synchronizing 195
Problems while driving 55
Production options weight 306
Program mode selector switch 443
Automatic transmission 30, 170
PSI 306
PULSE function (Massage function) 116
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 163
R
Radio
Satellite* 140
Select station 140Radio transmitters
Control and operation 264
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 161
Reading lamp 31
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear luggage compartment 232
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 178, 189
Recommended inflation pressure 306
Redial memory 163
Refuelling 267
Regular checks 269
Regular driving style 220
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 385
Brake lamp bulbs 381
Bulbs 380
Front lamp bulbs 383
Front turn signal bulbs 383
Fuses 412High beam bulbs 383
License plate lamp bulbs 385
Low beam bulbs 383
Rear fog lamp bulb 385
Rear lamp bulbs 381, 385
Rear turn signal bulbs 385
Wiper blades 386
Reset button 25
Resetting
All functions (control system) 145
Fuel consumption statistics 160
Maintenance service indicator
(FSS) 314
Trip odometer 132
Residual heat utilization 190
Restraint systems 62
Airbags 62
Child seat recognition 62
Child seats 62
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62, 72
Seat belts 62, 69

460 IndexResume function
Cruise control 208
Distronic* 215
Retractable hardtop 443
Closing (SmartKey) 201
Closing (switch) 198
Convenience feature 201
Locking after raising/lowering 199
Message in display 357
Opening (SmartKey) 200
Opening (switch) 197
Problems when operating 201
Summer opening feature 200
Rim 306
Roll bar 73, 443
Lowering 74
Messages in display 364
Raising 73
Warning lamp 27
Roll bar buttons 30RON 268, 443
Roof see Retractable hardtop
Rubber parts
Cleaning 321
S
Satellite-radio* 140
SBC brake system 79, 85, 443
Activation 86
Deactivation 87
Driving hints 87
Messages in display 347, 348
Self-check 86
Warning lamp 85
Seat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 45, 62, 69
Cleaning 320
Messages in display 364
Telltale 332
Seat heating
Switching off 117
Switching on 117Seat ventilation*
Switching off 119
Switching on 119
Seating capacity 284
Seats
Adjusting height 40
Adjusting lumbar support 116
Adjusting shoulder support 116
Easy entry/exit feature 113
Heating 117
Massage function 116
Moving 115
Service
Basic service (Service A) 312
Batteries 401
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 313
Extended service (Service B) 312
Types 312
Service life (tires) 280

466 IndexTurn signals 23, 52
Additional in mirrors 381
Front bulbs 381
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 381
Turning off the engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 307
Units
Setting speedometer units 148
Setting temperature units 148
Setting tire inflation pressure
units 156
Unlocking 34
Centrally from inside 111
Driver’s door in an emergency 374
Fuel filler flap 267
Storage compartments 231, 375
Trunk 98, 108
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Trunk in an emergency 375
Vehicle in an emergency 374
With the SmartKey 34With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 99
Uphill driving
Cruise control 206
Upholstery
Cleaning 321
Upshifting 166
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 144
Locking 29
Locking in an emergency 376
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 225
Towing 408
Unlocking 29
Unlocking in an emergency 374
Vehicle capacity weight 307
Vehicle care
Cup holder 320
Gear selector lever 320
Hard plastic trim items 320Headliner 320
Leather upholstery 321
Plastic and rubber parts 321
Seat belts 320
Steering wheel 320
Upholstery 321
Wood trims 321
Vehicle level 221, 444
Changing 222
Setting 222
Vehicle level control 444
Vehicle level control switch 30
Vehicle lighting
Checking 269
Vehicle loading terminology 305
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 307
Vehicle status messages 335
Vehicle tool kit 372
Ventilation and residual heat 190
VIN (vehicle identification number) 418,
444
Voice control system* 23, 444
Hands-free microphone 31

467 Index
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 216
Distronic* 211
Drivers seat belts 69
Warranty coverage 417
Washing the vehicle 317
Wear pattern (tires) 308
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque 399
Wheel change 393
Tightening torque 399
Wheel wrench 373
Wheels
Tires and wheels 279
Wind screen 202, 444
Installing 202
Removing 203Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting 187
Refilling washer fluid 278
Washer fluid 54, 278
Washer system 278
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 438
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system 269
Windshield washer fluid 54
Filler neck 278
Messages in display 371
Mixing ratio 438
Refilling 278
Windshield wipers 23, 53
Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 53
Replacing wiper blades 386
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 54Winter driving
Snow chains 310
Tires 309
Winter driving instructions 262
Winter tires 309
Wood trims
Cleaning 321
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 373
X
Xenon headlamps 444