buttons MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2004 R230 Owner's Guide
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398 Technical termsCAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping depending on vehi-
cle settings and/or ambient condi-
tions.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Collapsible tire
An especially compact spare tire that
must be inflated with a provided air
pump before using. It should only be
used to bring the vehicle to the nearest
service station.
COMAND
(Co
ckpit Man
agement and
D
ata System)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio, CD changer and navigation system, as well
as other optional equipment (e.g. tele-
phone).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Distronic*
A driving convenience cruise control
system which helps the driver maintain
a pre-selected speed:
If there is no vehicle directly ahead,
the system operates in the same
way as conventional cruise control.
If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,
Distronic* will reduce your vehicle
speed to the extent permitted by re-
duced throttle and up to 20% brak-
ing power to maintain the preset
minimum following distance.
DTR
(->Distr
onic*)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability P
rogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency Tensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS
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400 Technical termsMultifunction display
Two display fields in the instrument
cluster used to present information
provided by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial (not on
SL 55 AMG, see “Tachometer”
(
page 125). Avoid this engine speed
range, as it may result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the Mer-
cedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Parktronic*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing
engine
clutch/torque converter
transmission
transfer case
drive shaft
differential
axle shafts/axlesProgram mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operation (S)
and comfort operation (C).
SL 55 AMG with steering wheel gear-
shift control and manual shift program:
in addition to S and C (for regular S or
comfort C operation, see above), you
can use MANUAL for manual shift pro-
gram
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to Tele Aid service.
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.
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413 Index
Coolant 286
DTR* 198
Engine diagnostics 285
ESP 78
Fuel reserve 287
SBC 81
Seat belts 289
Service indicator 271
SRS 59, 289
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 141
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 280
License plate lamps 142, 332
Replacing bulbs 336
Light sensor 313
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Instruments 124
Interior 122
Settings (control system) 142
Trunk 123Limiting the gear range 157
Limp Home Mode 165
Load assist 221
Lowering manually 327
Lock buttons 30
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 55
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 98
Locking 51
Automatic while driving 105
Centrally from inside 105
Fuel filler flap 250
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 96
Global (SmartKey) 91
Storage compartments 216
Trunk separately 103
Vehicle in an emergency 327
Low beam headlamps 117, 332
Replacing bulbs 334
Lowering
Load assist manually 327
Roll bar 70
Luggage compartment, rear 218Luggage cover 185
Messages in display 322
Opening/closing 185
Lumbar support adjustment 108
M
Main fuse box 369
Maintenance 271
Malfunction memory 136
Calling up 136
Clearing 136
MANUAL
Shift program mode
(SL 55 AMG Kompressor) 163
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 123
Locking the vehicle 327
Lowering load assist 327
Unlocking storage
compartments 326
Unlocking the driver’s door 325
Unlocking the trunk 326
Massage function 110
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414 IndexMaximum cooling MAXCOOL 174
Memory function 399
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 115
Storing key-dependent settings 149
Menus 128
AUDIO 132
Distronic* 135
Malfunction memory 136
NAVI 134
Standard display 132
TEL* 152
Trip computer 150
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 141
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 211
Mirrors 38, 166
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 167
Adjusting interior rear view mirror 38
Automatic antiglare for interior rear
view mirror 166Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 149
Exterior rear view mirrors 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 115
Misfiring 49
MON 251, 399
Mph or km/h in speedometer 141
Multicontour backrest* 109
Multifunction display 127, 400
Left display field 23
Right display field 23
Selecting language 141
Standard display 127
Multifunction display messages
ABC 292
ABS 293
Battery 297, 298
Brake pads 298
Brake system 302
CHECK ENGINE 303Coolant 304
Coolant level 303, 305
Display malfunction 306
Doors 306
Easy-entry/exit feature 306
Fuel reserve tank 309
Hood 309
Luggage cover 322
Retractable hardtop 309
Roll bar 316
SBC brake system 299, 300
Seat belts 316
SmartKey 309
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 311
Tele Aid 316
Telephone* 317
Tires 317
Trunk 322
Washer fluid 322
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 128,
400
Buttons 128
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417 Index
Regular checks 252
Regular driving style 208
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 400
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 335
Brake lamp bulbs 332
Bulbs 331
Front lamp bulbs 334
Front turn signal bulbs 334
Fuses 369
High beam bulbs 334
License plate lamp bulbs 336
Low beam bulbs 334
Rear fog lamp bulb 335
Rear lamp bulbs 332, 335
Rear turn signal bulbs 335
Wiper blades 337
Reset button 23
Resetting
All functions (control system) 137Fuel consumption statistics 151
Service indicator (FSS) 272
Trip odometer 125
Residual heat utilization 178
Restraint systems 58
Airbags 58
Child seat recognition 58
Child seats 58
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 58, 68
Seat belts 58, 65
Resume function
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 202
Retractable hardtop 401
Closing (SmartKey) 189
Closing (switch) 186
Convenience feature 189
Locking after raising/lowering 187
Message in display 309
Opening (SmartKey) 188Opening (switch) 185
Problems when operating 189
Summer opening feature 188
Roll bar 69, 401
Lowering 70
Messages in display 316
Raising 69
Warning lamp 23
Roll bar buttons 26
RON 251, 401
Roof see Retractable hardtop
Rubber parts
Cleaning 280
S
Satellite-radio* 133
SBC brake system 75, 81, 401
Activation 82
Deactivation 83
Driving hints 83
Messages in display 299, 300
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420 Index
Global locking 96
Global unlocking 96
Locking 98
Loss of 98
Messages in display 311
Reprogramming 96
Selective setting 96
Unlocking 32, 93
SmartKey with remote control 90
Snow chains 269
Spare fuses 369
Spare fuses see Vehicle tool kit
Spare parts service 372
Spare tire see Spare wheel 339
Spare wheel 323, 324, 350, 382
Inflating tire 354
Tire inflation pressure 354
Speed settings
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 202Speedometer 23
Setting units 141
Sporty driving style 208
SRS 401
Indicator lamp 289
Standing lamps 117, 332
Replacing bulbs 335
Standing water
Driving instructions 246
Starter battery 260, 358
Starter switch 21, 31
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine
With the SmartKey 43
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 44
Steering column
In/out adjustment 37
Length adjustment 37
Up/down adjustment 37Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 279
Heating* 220
Height adjustment 37
Steering wheel adjustment lever 21
Stopping
Windows 183
Storage compartments 214
Armrest 215
Cup holder 214
Glove box 214
In door 215
In rear 216
Locking compartments
separately 216
Locking storage compartments 216
Rear 216
Storage tray 216
Unlocking compartments
separately 217