key MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2006 R230 Owner's Manual

469 Index
Engine diagnostics 335, 336
Engine malfunction 27
ESP
®
85
Fuel reserve 338
Seat belts 340
SRS 65, 341
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 150
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 330
License plate lamps 152, 392, 396
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 329
Light sensor 376
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Instruments 132
Interior 130
Settings (control system) 152
Trunk 131
Limiting the gear range 167
Limp Home Mode 176
Load assist 236
Lowering manually 388
Loading terminology 310
Loading the vehicle 284Lock buttons 34
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 62
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Locking 58
Centrally from inside 113
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 104
Global (SmartKey) 98
Storage compartments 230
Trunk lid, Valid locking 110
Vehicle in an emergency 387
Low beam headlamps 53, 123, 392
Replacing bulbs 394
Lowering
Load assist manually 388
Roll bar 76
Luggage compartment, rear 231
Luggage cover 196
Messages in display 382
Opening/closing 196
Lumbar support adjustment 116
M
Main fuse box 425
Maintenance
Calling up maintenance service indica-
tor display 319Clearing maintenance service indicator
message 318
Maintenance service indicator
message 318
Maintenance service term
exceeded 319
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 320
Maintenance service
When due 318
Maintenance service indicator 318
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 318, 456
Malfunction memory 144
Calling up 145
Clearing 145
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 131
Locking the vehicle 387
Lowering load assist 388
Unlocking storage
compartments 386
Unlocking the driver’s door 385
Unlocking the trunk 386
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL
65 AMG 173

470 IndexMassage function 117
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 186
Maximum inflation pressure 311
Maximum load rating 311, 456
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 311,
456
Maximum tire inflation pressure 456
Memory function 456
Menus 137
AUDIO 141
Distronic* 143
NAV 143
Standard display 140
TEL* 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 31
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 149
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 225
Mirrors 44, 177
Adjusting interior rear view mirror 44
Exterior rear view mirrors 44
Misfiring 56
MOE tires see MOExtended system*MOExtended system* 411
MOExtended tires 440
MON 270, 456
Mph or km/h in speedometer 149
Multifunction display 135, 456
Displaying gear range 167
Left display field 25
Right display field 27
Selecting language 150
Standard display 135
Multifunction display messages
ABC 347
ABS 349
Battery 359, 360
Brake pads 360
Brake system 364
CHECK ENGINE 365
Coolant 366
Coolant level 365, 368
Display malfunction 368
Doors 369
Easy-entry/exit feature 369
Electro-hydraulic brake system 361,
362
Hood 372
Luggage cover 382Retractable hardtop 371
Roll bar 379
Seat belts 379
SmartKey 372
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 373
Tele Aid 379
Telephone* 379
Tires 380
Trunk 382
Washer fluid 382
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 136,
456
Buttons 136
N
Navigation system
Operating 143
Night security illumination 154
Normal occupant weight 311, 456
O
Occupant distribution 311
Octane number 458
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 276
Consumption 274

471 Index
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 169
Canceling gear range limit 169
Downshifting 169
Upshifting 169
Opening
Doors from the inside 107
Fuel filler flap 269
Hood 272
Luggage cover 196
Retractable hardtop (SmartKey) 199
Retractable hardtop (switch) 196
Side windows 193
Storage compartment in the
armrest 229
Storage compartment in the center
console 229
Sunshade 203
Trunk from inside vehicle 108
Trunk lid 108
Windows 192
Operating
CD player 142
Navigation system 143
Radio 141
Telephone* 159Ornamental moldings 325
Overdue maintenance service 319
Overhead control panel 31
Overspeed range 133, 457
P
Paintwork code see Certification label
Panic alarm 81
Panic button on SmartKey 81
Panorama roof*
Sunshade 203
Sunshade closing 203
Sunshade opening 203
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 231
Parcel net in trunk 231
Parking 261
Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 223
Parking brake
Engaging 59
Releasing 51
Parking brake pedal 23
Parking lamps 392
Switching on 123
Parktronic* 30, 223, 457
Activating 226
Cleaning system sensors 326Malfunctioning 227
Minimum distance 225
Range 224
Rear sensors 225
System sensors 326
Warning indicators 23, 225
Parktronic* deactivation switch 30
Parts service 428
Passenger side
Front airbag 70
Head-thorax airbag 71
Pedals 257
Phone book* 160
Loading 160
Quick search 160
Phone number*
Dialing 160
Redialing 161
Poly-V-belt drive 457
Layout 431
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 299
Pounds per square inch see PSI
Power assistance 258
Power outlet 237

472 IndexPower 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
Power train 457
Power window
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 194
Power windows 192
Cleaning 327
Side windows 192
Synchronizing 194
Problems while driving 56
Production options weight 311, 457
Program mode selector switch 457
Automatic transmission 30, 168
PSI 312, 457
PULSE function (Massage function) 117
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 160R
Radio
Satellite* 141
Select station 141
Radio transmitters
Control and operation 266
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 158
Reading lamp 31
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear luggage compartment 231
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Recommended inflation pressure 312
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 457
Redial memory 161
Refuelling 269
Regular checks 271
Regular driving style 219
Replacing
Batteries (SmartKey) 389
High beam bulbs 394
Low beam bulbs 394
Rear lamp bulbs 392, 396
Wiper blades 397
Replacing SmartKey batteries 389Reset button 25
Resetting
All functions (control system) 146
Fuel consumption statistics 158
Trip odometer 133
Restraint systems 64
Airbags 64
Child seat recognition 64
Child seats 64
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 64
ETD 74
Seat belts 64, 71
Resume function
Cruise control 207
Distronic* 214
Retractable hardtop 458
Closing (SmartKey) 200
Closing (switch) 197
Convenience feature 200
Locking after raising/lowering 198
Message in display 371
Opening (SmartKey) 199
Opening (switch) 196
Problems when operating 200
Summer opening feature 199

473 Index
Rim 312, 458
Roll bar 75, 458
Lowering 76
Messages in display 379
Raising 76
Warning lamp 27
Roll bar buttons 30
RON 270, 458
Roof see Retractable hardtop
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 293
S
Satellite-radio* 141
Seat belt force limiter 74
Seat belts 46, 64, 71
Cleaning 330
Messages in display 379
Warning lamp 340
Seat heating
Switching on 117
Seat ventilation* 120
Switching on 120
Seating capacity 286
Seats
Adjusting height 40
Adjusting lumbar support 116
Adjusting shoulder support 116Heating 117
Massage function 117
Moving 115
Service
Basic service (Service A) 318
Batteries 413
Extended service (Service B) 318
Types 318
Service life (tires) 282
Service System see Maintenance
Setting 151
Convenience functions 156
Daytime running lamp mode 152
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 155
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 152
Language, multifunction display 150
Locator lighting 153
Lower speed in cruise control 206
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 149
Night security illumination 154
Radio station 141
Slower speed in cruise control 206
Speedometer display mode 149Time (control system) 150
Units in speedometer 149
Setting the time (hours) 151
Setting the time (minutes) 151
Settings
Convenience functions 156
Resetting all (control system) 146
Selective (SmartKey) 98
Settings menu
Submenus 147
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 330
Shifting
Gear selector lever 162
Gear selector lever positions 164
Into optimal gear range (Automatic
transmission) 169
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 116
Side marker lamps 392
Cleaning lenses 325

474 IndexSide windows
Automatic closing 194
Automatic opening 193
Closing 192, 193
Closing fully 194
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 194
Express-close 194
Express-open 193
Opening 192, 193
Opening fully 193
Stopping 194
Synchronizing power windows 194
Sidewall 312, 458, 459
SmartKey 96
Checking the batteries 99
Closing retractable hardtop 200
Global locking 98
Global unlocking 98
Loss of 100
Positions in starter switch 36
Restoring factory settings 98, 104
Selective setting 98
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 60
SmartKey batteries 389
SmartKey positions 36SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the battery 106
Global locking 104
Global unlocking 103
Locking 105
Loss of 106
Messages in display 373
Reprogramming 104
Selective setting 104
Unlocking 100
Snow chains 317
Spare fuses 425
Spare fuses see Vehicle tool kit
Spare tire see Spare wheel 399
Spare wheel 383, 384, 404, 441
Inflating tire 408
Tire inflation pressure 408
Speed settings
Cruise control 206
Speedometer 25
Setting units 149
Sporty driving style 219
SRS 458
Indicator lamp 341
Standing lamps 123, 392
Standing waterDriving instructions 265
Starter battery 279, 413
Starter switch 23, 36
Starter switch positions 36
Starting difficulties 50
Starting position 36
Starting the engine
With the SmartKey 49
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 50
Steering column
In/out adjustment 42
Length adjustment 42
Up/down adjustment 42
Steering wheel
Adjusting 42
Buttons 28
Cleaning 330
Heating* 235
Height adjustment 42
Steering wheel adjustment lever 23
Steering wheel gearshift control 170
SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG 172
Vehicles with Sport Package* 170
Stopping
Windows 194

476 IndexTelephones and two-way radios 266
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 134
Sensor, Interior 31
Tires 292
Tightening torque 410, 458
Time
Settings (control system) 150
TIN 312, 458
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 313
Tire and Loading Information 285
Tire and loading terminology 310
Tire care and maintenance 282
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 401
Checking 271, 291, 293
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 282
Tire load rating 312, 458
Tire ply composition and material
used 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System see
TMPS (USA only)
Tire speed rating 263, 303, 312, 459Tire terminology 310
Tire traction 263
TIREFIT
Instructions for use 399
TIREFIT kit 384, 399
Tires 281
Cleaning 283
Direction of rotation 284
Driving instructions 261
Low tire pressure telltale 342
Messages in display 380
Messages in the display 357
MOExtended system* 411
Retreads 281
Rims and tires 434
Rotating 313
Run Flat Indicator 293
Service life 282
Temperature 292, 309
TPMS malfunction telltale 342
Tread depth 283, 316
Wear pattern 313
Winter 315
Tools 383
Tow-away alarm 93
Tow-away alarm switch 30Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 423
Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit
Towing the vehicle 421
TPMS (USA only) 296
Traction 168, 312, 459
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 312, 459
Tread depth 283
Treadwear indicators 312, 459
Trip computer 157
Trip odometer 25
Resetting 133
Trunk
Closing the lid 109
Lighting 131
Load assist 236
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Messages in display 382
Opening from inside vehicle 108
Parcel net 231
Trunk lid lock 386
Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Unlocking in an emergency 386
Unlocking separately 99
Valet locking 110

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