check engine light MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 2006 R230 Owner's Manual

139 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu 1
Menu 2
Menu 3
Menu 4
Menu 5
Menu 6
Menu 7
Menu 8
Standard dis-
play
AUDIO
NAV
Distronic*
Vehicle status
message memory
Settings
Trip computer
Telephone
(page 140)
(page 141)
(page 143)
(page 143)
(page 144)
(page 146)
(page 157)
(page 159)
Commands/submenusDigital speedom-
eter/Outside
temperature
Selecting
radio station
Show route
guidance
instructions,
current
direction
traveled
Calling up
settings
Calling up vehicle
malfunction, warn-
ing and system sta-
tus messages
stored in memory
Resetting to
factory set-
tings
Fuel consump-
tion statistics
after start
Loading
phone book
Calling up main-
tenance service
indicator
Selecting
satellite radio
station*
(USA only)
Instrument
cluster sub-
menu
Fuel consump-
tion statistics
since the last
reset
Searching for
name in
phone book
Checking tire in-
flation pressure*
Operating CD
player
Time
submenu
Calling up
range
Checking engine
oil level
Lighting sub-
menuVehicle sub-
menuConvenience
submenu

271 Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and require-
ments of operating agents, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (
page 445).

Open the hood (
page 272).
1Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
2Brake fluid
3Coolant levelWindshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
For information on refilling the reservoir,
see “Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system” (
page 280).
Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (
page 445).Coolant level
For information on checking the coolant
level, see “Coolant” (
page 278).
Engine oil level
For more information on checking the en-
gine oil level, see “Checking engine oil lev-
el with the control system” (
page 274).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information, see “Replacing bulbs”
(
page 391).
Exterior lamp switch, see “Switching on
headlamps” (
page 53).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on checking the tire infla-
tion pressure, see “Checking tire inflation
pressure” (
page 293).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately. Noti-
fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as
this will not solve the problem. For
more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
page 363).

420 Practical hintsJump startingThe starter battery is located on the right
side of the engine compartment.
Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Apply the parking brake (
page 59).

Shift gear selector lever to positionP.

Open the hood (
page 272).

Remove the red cover from positive ter-
minal on both vehicles (
page 413).1Negative terminal of charged battery
2Negative terminal of discharged
battery
3Positive terminal of discharged battery
4Positive terminal of charged battery

Connect positive terminals 3 and 4
of the batteries with the jumper cables.
Clamp cable to charged battery 4
first.

Start the engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminals 1 and 2
of the batteries with the jumper cables.
Clamp cable to charged battery 1
first.

Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.
You can now turn on the electrical con-
sumers. Do not turn on the lights under
any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals 2 and 1 and then
from positive terminals 3 and 4.
You can now turn on the lights.

Have the battery checked at the near-
est Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(page 279).
!Never invert the terminal connections.
!Do not tow-start the vehicle.

463 Index
C
CAC 453
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Call priority, Tele Aid 244
CAN System 454
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 445
Cargo area see Trunk
Carpets, cleaning 330
Catalytic converter 267
CD changer 142
CD player 142
Operating 142
Center console
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 112, 155
Central locking/unlocking switch 29,
113
Locking/unlocking from inside 113
Certification label 430
Check engine see Lamps, indicator and
warningChildren in the vehicle
Airbags 66
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
airbag 78
Infant and child restraint systems 64,
76
Cigarette lighter 234
Clock 23, 150
Cockpit 22, 454
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND system
Cold tire inflation pressure 310, 454
Collapsible tire 454
COMAND system 29, 454
Driving instructions 266
Combination switch
High beam 53, 129
Turn signals 53
Windshield wipers 54
Consumer battery 279
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 266
Control system 135, 138, 454Control system menus
AUDIO 141
NAV 143
Settings 146
Standard display 140
TEL* 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Control system submenus 139
Convenience 156
Instrument cluster 149
Lighting 152
Time 150
Vehicle 155
Controller Area Network see CAN System
Convenience feature 200
Coolant 450
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 451
Checking coolant level 278
Coolant warning lamp 336
Messages in the multifunction
display 365, 366, 367, 368
Temperature 268
Temperature gauge 133

468 IndexInstrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 130
Delayed switch-off 155
Interior rear view mirror 44
Antiglare position 177
Auto-dimming 177
J
Jack 384
Jacking up the vehicle 404
Jump starting 419
K
Key, Mechanical 385
Valet locking 110
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 96
Factory setting 98
Locking/unlocking 34, 61, 96
Messages in the multifunction
display 372
Opening retractable hardtop 199
Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 96
Replacing batteries 389
Selective setting 98Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking, Trunk lid 99
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Battery check lamp 101
Factory setting 103
Locking/unlocking 35, 61, 100
Messages in the multifunction
display 372
Opening retractable hardtop 199
Remote control 100
Replacing battery 390
Selective setting 104
Starter switch positions 37
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking, Trunk lid 99
KEYLESS-GO* 456
Closing windows 194
Important notes 102
Locking/unlocking 35, 61, 100
Messages in the multifunction
display 372
Start/stop button 29, 37, 50
Starter switch positions 37
Starting the engine 50
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking, Trunk lid 106Kickdown 166, 456
Kilopascal 311
Kilopascal (kPa) 456
Knee bag 70
kPa see Kilopascal
L
Labels, identification 430
Lamp bulbs, exterior 391
Lamps, exterior
Delayed switch-off 154
Exterior lamp switch 23, 53
Front 392
Light sensor 376
Replacing bulbs for rear 392, 396
Switching off 123
Switching on 123
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 333
ABS/ESP
®
332
AIRBAG OFF 344
Airbag Off 70
Brakes 334
CHECK ENGINE 335, 336
Coolant 336
DTR* 209
Electro-hydraulic brake system 88

477 Index
Trunk lid
Opening 108
Turn 185
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 325
Replacing bulbs 392, 395
Turn signals 23, 53
Exterior rear view mirrors 392, 395
Front bulbs 392
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 392
Turning off the engine 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 313, 459
Units
Setting speedometer units 149
Unlocking 34
Centrally from inside 113
Driver’s door in an emergency 385
Storage compartments 230, 386
Trunk 99, 108
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Trunk in an emergency 386
With the SmartKey 34With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 100
Upholstery
Cleaning 330
Upshifting 169
V
Vehicle
Locking 29
Locking in an emergency 387
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 225
Towing 421
Unlocking 29
Unlocking in an emergency 385
Vehicle capacity weight 313, 459
Vehicle care
Leather upholstery 330
Ornamental moldings 325
Upholstery 330
Wood trims 330
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle level 459
Changing 222
Setting 222
Vehicle level control 459
Vehicle level control (ABC) 220
Vehicle level control switch 30Vehicle lighting
Checking 271
Vehicle loading terminology 310
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 313,
459
Vehicle status messages 345
Vehicle tool kit 383
VIN 430
VIN (vehicle identification number) 459
Voice control system* 23, 459
Hands-free microphone 31
W
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 215
Distronic* 209
Drivers seat belts 71
Parking brake 52
Warranty coverage 429
Washing the vehicle 323
Wear pattern (tires) 313
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque 410
Wheel change 404
Tightening torque 410
Wheel wrench 384