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Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
  • Page 4 Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz. and pass them on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle. Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with The technical documentation team at your vehicle and read the Operating Instruc- tions. This will help you to obtain the maxi-...
  • Page 5 Contents Index ......3 Introduction ..... 15 At a glance .
  • Page 6 Index PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning ASSYST lamp ..... . . 231 see Service interval display System ..... . . 43 ASSYST service interval display .
  • Page 7 Index Charging ..... 278 Boot separator ....156 Checking (key) .
  • Page 8 Index Children Cornering light Distance recorder In the vehicle ....47 Display message ....220 see Total distance recorder Restraint systems .
  • Page 9 Index Adaptive brake lamps ... 54 Easy-exit feature ....79 Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . . 179 BAS .
  • Page 10 Front-passenger airbag ... . 44 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..286 Coolant ..... 236 Fuel .
  • Page 11 Index Seat belt ..... 238 Key positions SRS ..... 41, 235 Key .
  • Page 12 Index LIM indicator lamp Malfunction memory Mobile phone ....166 Cruise control ....125 see Message memory menu Bracket .
  • Page 13 Index Outside temperature display ..106 Petrol On-board computer ... . 111 Minimum grade ....175 Own number sending (mobile Plastic trim Consumption .
  • Page 14 Index Rear window heating ... . 152 Roll-over bar ..... 46 Seat heating .
  • Page 15 Index SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- Shift ranges Lighting ..... 117 Automatic transmission ..100 tem) .
  • Page 16 Index Vehicle weights ....299 Trip meter ..... . 110 Up (display message) .
  • Page 17 Index ® Windscreen wipers ....92 Sport ....234 Cleaning .
  • Page 18 Mercedes-Benz will take back your H Environmental note Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con- Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- Daimler's declared policy is one of integra- sumption. mentally-responsible manner, in accordance ted environmental protection.
  • Page 19 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use G Risk of accident workshop. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this A heavy impact to the underbody, tyres or purpose. wheels, for example when bottoming out on G Risk of accident and injury...
  • Page 20 Introduction Operating safety It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle own- ership. Correct use Observe the following information when using your vehicle: The safety notes in this manual The "Technical data"...

  • Page 22: Table Of Contents

    At a glance Exterior view ........20 Cockpit ..........22 Instrument cluster ......26 Multi-function steering wheel .... 30 Centre console ........31 Overhead control panel ...... 33 Door control panel ......34 Stowage compartments ..... 36...

  • Page 23: Exterior View

    At a glance Exterior view Exterior view...
  • Page 24 At a glance Exterior view Function Page Function Page Function Page Boot Roller sunblind for the glass Checking the tyre pressure roof* electronically* Opening and closing Demisting the windscreen Flat tyre Vehicle tool kit Rear lights Cleaning the windows Spare wheel* 200, Windscreen wipers Fitting the rear towing eye...

  • Page 25: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Cockpit, left-hand-drive vehicles...
  • Page 26 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page Light switch Clock – see COMAND oper- Parking brake ating instructions Cleans the headlamps Releases the parking brake 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG Cruise control lever: Opens the bonnet OFF warning lamp •...
  • Page 27 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit, right-hand-drive vehicles...
  • Page 28 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page Glove compartment Instrument cluster Combination switch: • main-beam headlamps Locks/unlocks the stow- Right gearshift paddle*: age compartments shift up • turn signals Overhead control panel Linguatronic* lever – see • windscreen wipers separate operating instruc- Clock –...

  • Page 29: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, kilometres...
  • Page 30 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature Stored speed display for: X Tyre pressure warn- gauge with: ing lamp • Cruise control or Dis- 125, D Coolant warning lamp tronic* Multi-function display in the rev counter with: •...
  • Page 31 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, miles...
  • Page 32 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature Stored speed display for: X Tyre pressure warn- gauge with: ing lamp • cruise control or Dis- 125, D Coolant warning lamp tronic* Multi-function display in the rev counter with: •...

  • Page 33: Multi-Function Steering Wheel

    At a glance Multi-function steering wheel Multi-function steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multi-function display in the j k Press briefly to speedometer scroll forward and back in a menu. Multi-function display in the rev counter In the Audio/TV*/DVD menu: selects a stored sta- s t Accepts or tion, an audio track or a rejects a call*...

  • Page 34: Centre Console

    At a glance Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page Lower section Selector lever Deactivates/activates ® Deactivates/activates Parktronic* Distronic*: sets the speci- fied distance Adjusts the exterior mirrors Distronic*: switches the Sets ABC* distance warning function on/off Deactivates tow-away pro- tection Selects the drive program Folds out the exterior mir-...
  • Page 35 At a glance Centre console Upper section Function Page Function Page Locks the vehicle centrally Operates the automatic air conditioning Unlocks the vehicle cen- Cup holder, left trally Switches the hazard warn- ing lamps on/off Adjusts the centre and side air vents Operates COMAND –...

  • Page 36: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page X To switch the left- hand reading lamp on/off Temperature sensor for the automatic air conditioning X To switch the right- hand reading lamp on/off ð To switch the interior lighting on/off Rear-view mirror Transmitter buttons for the...

  • Page 37: Door Control Panel

    At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Opens the door Opens/closes the side win- dows Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer- ing wheel Switches AIRSCARF* on/ Adjusts seat heating* Adjusts seat ventilation* Adjusts the seat Opens the boot lid Closes the boot lid* * optional...

  • Page 39: Stowage Compartments

    At a glance Stowage compartments Stowage compartments...
  • Page 40 At a glance Stowage compartments Function Page Function Page Glove compartment Stowage compartment in the door Stowage compartment with Stowage compartment with first-aid kit under the front- fire extinguisher under the passenger seat driver's seat* Stowage compartment in the door Luggage net in the front- passenger footwell Stowage compartment in...
  • Page 42 Safety Occupant safety ........40 Driving safety systems ....... 53 Anti-theft systems ......59...
  • Page 43 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use the one hand - airbags are not deployed in injury in defined accident situations and a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this all types of accident, as in some situations thereby increase occupant safety. However, purpose.
  • Page 44 Safety Occupant safety warning lamp in the instrument depending on the vehicle's rate of longitudi- deceleration force would normally be high nal deceleration in a collision, in the first cluster lights up when the ignition is switched enough to trigger the systems, or they stage the airbag control unit pre-emptively on.
  • Page 45 Safety Occupant safety ess is pre-emptive in nature as the airbag the deformation characteristics of the vehi- If the seat belt is also equipped with a belt must be deployed during – and not at the end force limiter, the force exerted by the seat of –...
  • Page 46 Safety Occupant safety Airbags in the event of a head-on or rear-end colli- all vehicle occupants must select a seat sion if the vehicle decelerates or acceler- position that is as far away from the air- Airbag deployment slows down and restricts ates rapidly in a longitudinal direction bag as possible.
  • Page 47 Safety Occupant safety G Risk of injury seat, you must move the front-passenger It is not possible to rule out the risk of inju- seat as far back as possible. ries caused by an airbag due to the high The airbag parts are hot after the airbag has speed at which the airbag is required to been deployed.
  • Page 48 Safety Occupant safety the seat and the restraint systems on the Head/thorax airbags are deployed: front-passenger seat may then be triggered on the side on which an impact occurs in the event of an accident and would have at the start of an accident with a high rate to be replaced.
  • Page 49 Mercedes-Benz rec- ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz The roll-over bar extends automatically if sys- Service Centre for this purpose.
  • Page 50 Benz Service Centre. to the front-passenger seat, you must an accident move the front-passenger seat as far It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care a braking manoeuvre back as possible. products to clean child restraint systems. Information about this can be obtained...
  • Page 51 Mercedes-Benz vehi- restrain the child. The child could be cles. thrown against parts of the vehicle inte-...
  • Page 52 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ognition on the front-passenger seat func- special Mercedes-Benz child seat with auto- tions correctly, never place objects (such matic child seat recognition has been fitted. as a cushion) under the child restraint sys-...
  • Page 53 Safety Occupant safety active even if the front-passenger front air- Signals from electronic equipment can the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning bag is disabled. cause interference in the automatic child lamp will not light up briefly if you turn the seat recognition sensor system.
  • Page 54 Safety Occupant safety "Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label. Example of an approval label on the child restraint system Recommended child restraint systems Weight categories and Manufacturer Type Approval number Daimler order num- Automatic child seat ages recognition...
  • Page 55 Safety Occupant safety Weight categories and Manufacturer Type Approval number Daimler order num- Automatic child seat ages recognition Group I: 9 to 18 kg; Britax-Römer E1 03 301133 A 000 970 11 00 DUO PLUS Between approximately A 000 970 16 00 8 months and 4 years Group II/III: 15 to 36 kg;...
  • Page 56 Safety Driving safety systems cluster. You will not feel the brake pedal pul- Driving safety systems For this reason, always adapt your driving sating as this happens. style to suit prevailing road and weather Overview of driving safety systems conditions. Maintain sufficient distance If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the from other road users and objects on the In this section, you will find information about...
  • Page 57 Safety Driving safety systems ® When ESP intervenes, the warning BAS (Brake Assist) Adaptive brake lamps lamp flashes in the instrument cluster. BAS operates in emergency braking situa- Adaptive brake lamps are only available in G Risk of accident tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, certain countries.
  • Page 58 Safety Driving safety systems Only use wheels with the recommended ® ® It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- situations ESP will not stabilise the vehi- ® lowing situations: cle. tyre sizes. Only then will ESP function properly.
  • Page 59 Safety Driving safety systems To activate: press button 1. ® To activate: briefly press button 1. If you activate ESP Sport: warning lamp in the instrument warning lamp in the instrument ® only improves driving stability to a cluster goes out. cluster lights up.
  • Page 60 ESP On appears in the multi-function dis- If the SBC brake system malfunctions, play. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer. If this is not possible, a towbar must be used. Always comply with the maximum permissible speed and distance for towing in your country.
  • Page 61 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use brake system enters emergency mode which is produced by the SBC pump, a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this because it requires electrical power to ceases after a short time. purpose. In particular, work relevant to operate.
  • Page 62 With KEYLESS GO*: press the KEYLESS cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your GO button on the selector lever twice with- vehicle. Brake pads/linings which have not out depressing the brake.
  • Page 63 Safety Anti-theft systems button on the door handle/boot lid can also Tow-away protection be used. An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your Indicator lamp flashes. The alarm sys- vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while tem is primed after approximately 15 sec- tow-away protection is primed.
  • Page 64 Safety Anti-theft systems To deactivate the interior motion sen- the door handle/boot lid can also be used Interior motion sensor* to lock the vehicle. If the interior motion sensor is primed, a vis- The interior motion sensor is primed after To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the inte- ual and audible alarm is triggered if move- approximately 30 seconds.
  • Page 65 Safety Anti-theft systems Remove the key from the ignition lock. Press button 2. Indicator lamp flashes briefly. Lock the vehicle using the key. On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*, the locking button on the door handle/boot lid can also be used. The interior motion sensor remains deacti- vated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
  • Page 66 Controls Opening and closing ......64 Driving and parking ......95 Key positions ........73 Automatic transmission ..... 98 Seats ............ 74 Instrument cluster ......105 Steering wheel ........78 On-board computer ......106 Mirrors ..........80 Driving systems ........ 124 Memory functions .......

  • Page 67: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Factory settings Opening and closing the vehicle. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are To unlock centrally: press the but- only leaving it for a short time. ton. The vehicle's equipment includes two keys The turn signals flash once.
  • Page 68 Controls Opening and closing approximately six seconds until the battery handle from which you wish to lock or unlock ers. Never leave children unsupervised in check lamp flashes twice. the vehicle, must not be greater than 1 m. the vehicle. Switch off the engine and take When you pull the door handle, the following the KEYLESS GO key with you, even if you The key now functions as follows:...
  • Page 69 Controls Opening and closing Important notes cle, it will automatically relock after approx- imately 40 seconds. If the KEYLESS GO key is removed from the vehicle (e.g. in luggage or an article of When a door is opened, the side window clothing), it will no longer be possible to on that side opens slightly.
  • Page 70 Controls Opening and closing To change the setting: press the Power closing feature Opening the doors from the inside buttons simultaneously for The power closing mechanism pulls the boot You can open a door from the inside at any approximately six seconds until the battery lid into its lock automatically even if it is only time, even if it has been locked.
  • Page 71 Controls Opening and closing possible to close the door. Do not attempt Automatic locking feature to force the door to close. You could oth- The vehicle will lock automatically once you erwise damage the door or the window. have pulled away. You can switch off the automatic locking function via the on-board computer Locking/unlocking the vehicle from...
  • Page 72 Controls Opening and closing Opening from the outside unload more easily. For this purpose, you Pull the boot lid down firmly using recess can also open the boot separator. You can only open the boot lid after unlocking Do not forget to close the boot separator If necessary, close the boot lid from the it first.
  • Page 73 Controls Opening and closing Locking the boot separately Boot (vehicles with remote boot lid closing feature*) You can lock the boot separately . If you then unlock the vehicle centrally, the boot remains The remote boot lid closing feature* opens locked and cannot be opened.
  • Page 74 Controls Opening and closing unload more easily. For this purpose, you Pull handle 1. can also open the boot separator. The boot lid opens automatically. Do not forget to close the boot separator again afterwards. Otherwise, it will not be Opening from the outside using the key possible to close the roof.
  • Page 75 Controls Opening and closing Locking the boot separately Do not leave the key in the boot. You G Risk of injury could otherwise lock yourself out. Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to You can lock the boot separately make sure that nobody can become trap- page 70).

  • Page 76: Key Positions

    Controls Key positions If KEYLESS GO button has not yet been Key positions KEYLESS GO* pressed, this corresponds to "key removed" If you press the KEYLESS GO button repeat- or position 0. edly without depressing the brake pedal, its Position 1: press KEYLESS GO button function corresponds to the different key once.

  • Page 77: Seats

    Controls Seats Seat fore-and-aft adjustment behind the seats. Otherwise, you could Seats damage the seats and the objects. Slide the button forwards or back in the Points to remember direction of arrow 5. The head restraints cannot be removed. G Risk of injury The seats can still be adjusted when there Backrest angle is no key in the ignition lock.
  • Page 78 Controls Seats Head restraint height seats. Otherwise, you could damage the Lumbar support seats and the objects. G Risk of injury The lumbar support for the driver's seat can be adjusted to provide optimum support for Make sure that the central area of the head your back.
  • Page 79 Controls Seats Press rocker switch or j. Press button 3. Multi-contour seat* The air cushion to be set is selected. The indicator lamp in button comes on. You can set the contour of the seat to provide The air cushions in the lumbar region are Press rocker switch æ...
  • Page 80 Controls Seats If the battery voltage is too low, the AIR- If the battery voltage is too low, the seat SCARF neck level heating may switch off. ventilation may switch off. Seat heating Seat ventilation* The two red indicator lamps in the button The three blue indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.

  • Page 81: Steering Wheel

    Controls Steering wheel The system automatically switches off The system automatically switches down Steering wheel approximately 30 minutes after it is set to from level 2 to level 1 after approximately Points to remember level 1. eight minutes. The system automatically switches off G Risk of injury Make sure that the key is in position 2 in approximately 30 minutes after it is set to...
  • Page 82 Controls Steering wheel the steering wheel can be reached with Easy-entry/exit feature Never leave children unsupervised in the your arms slightly bent vehicle. They could open the driver's door The easy-entry/exit feature makes getting in and thereby unintentionally activate the you can move your legs freely and out of your vehicle easier.

  • Page 83: Mirrors

    Controls Mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out Mirrors electrically* Rear-view mirror Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you have a good overview of the traffic condi- tions. Exterior mirrors G Risk of accident The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image.
  • Page 84 Controls Mirrors Resetting the exterior mirrors can then only fold out the exterior mirrors Passenger side exterior mirror park- using button 1. ing position If the battery has been disconnected or has become discharged, the exterior mirrors To make it easier to park, you can store the must be reset.

  • Page 85: Memory Functions

    Controls Memory functions Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and The exterior mirror on the front-passenger Memory functions that the key is in position 2 in the ignition side moves back to its original position: Storing settings lock. as soon as you exceed a speed of 10 km/h You can store up to three different settings Press button...

  • Page 86: Seat Belts

    Controls Seat belts Press memory button M 2. G Risk of accident Seat belts Only use the memory function on the driv- Press one of storage position switches 1, Wearing seat belts er's side when the vehicle is stationary. You 2 or 3 within three seconds.
  • Page 87 Mercedes-Benz recommends strap could be damaged and tear in an of the vehicle's occupants. that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service accident and you or other vehicle occu- Centre for this purpose. pants could be injured.
  • Page 88 Controls Seat belts Routing the belt Belt warning for driver and front passenger Adjust the seat and move the backrest to an almost vertical position ( page 74). < seat belt warning lamp in the instru- ment cluster reminds you that all occupants Pull the belt smoothly through belt sash should fasten their seat belts.
  • Page 89 Controls Seat belts you have set the seat angle so that your Correct driver's seat position a result of the seat moving. This could thighs are gently supported cause an accident. you can depress the pedals properly G Risk of accident you have adjusted the head restraint so Only adjust the steering wheel when the that the back of your head is supported...

  • Page 90: Lights

    Lights when you leave the vehicle. This prevents Light switch the battery from discharging. For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched Dipped-beam headlamps on even during the daytime. In some coun- Make sure that the key is in position 2 of...
  • Page 91 Controls Lights To switch on: turn the light switch to G Risk of accident G Risk of accident or U. When it is dark or foggy, turn the light When it is dark or foggy, turn the light The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps switch from U to B in good time.
  • Page 92 Controls Lights Main-beam headlamps briefly in the appropriate direction. The cor- Combination switch (turn signals, responding turn signal flashes three times. main-beam headlamps and headlamp Make sure that the key is in position 2 of flasher) the ignition lock or that the engine is run- ning.
  • Page 93 Controls Lights Hazard warning lamps Headlamp cleaning system Intelligent Light System* The Intelligent Light System adapts the light- ing of the front headlamps to the prevailing driving conditions so that the road is better illuminated. The Intelligent Light System is only active when it is dark.
  • Page 94 Controls Lights Deactivating by the turn signal or when the steering wheel To switch on: switch on the rear foglamp. is turned. At speeds between 40 km/h and The front foglamps and rear foglamp are Turn the steering wheel back to the straight 70 km/h, only a steering wheel movement switched on.

  • Page 95: Windscreen Wipers

    Controls Windscreen wipers Reading lamps ð To switch the interior lighting on/off Windscreen wipers To switch on/off: press the button. ¤ To switch the automatic interior lighting control on/off Automatic interior lighting control To switch on or off: slide the ¤...

  • Page 96: Side Windows

    Controls Side windows may be activated inadvertently. This could Wiping with washer fluid Side windows then damage the windscreen wiper blades Press the combination switch beyond the Opening/closing the side windows or scratch the windscreen. pressure point in the direction of arrow For this reason, you should always switch G Risk of injury off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
  • Page 97 Controls Side windows the front-passenger side window on the front- To open/close: press the switch down or even if you are only leaving it for a short passenger door. pull it up beyond the pressure point and time. hold it until the corresponding window is in G Risk of injury the desired position.

  • Page 98: Driving And Parking

    Controls Driving and parking Closing the rear side windows If a side window locks up during closing and Driving and parking has reopened again slightly: Close the front windows. Starting the engine Immediately after the window locks up, pull Pull the switch upwards again. the switch upwards until the window is G Risk of accident To stop a side window: briefly press the...
  • Page 99 Controls Driving and parking Automatic transmission Turn the key to position 3 ( page 73) in The KEYLESS GO button is on the selector the ignition lock and release it as soon as lever. the engine is running. Starting the engine with KEYLESS GO* G Risk of injury Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEYLESS GO key*.
  • Page 100 Controls Driving and parking the brake pedal. Only then is the selector Pulling away Parking lever lock released. Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use G Risk of accident Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. the engine's full performance until it has Only remove the key from the ignition lock reached operating temperature.

  • Page 101: Automatic Transmission

    Controls Automatic transmission Parking brake Switching off the engine Automatic transmission G Risk of accident Introduction to the transmission If the engine is not running, there is no G Risk of accident power assistance for the steering and The movement of the pedals must not be brakes.
  • Page 102 Controls Automatic transmission When the selector lever is in position D, you Automatic transmission ë Neutral can influence the gearshifts made by the Releasing the brakes will allow you automatic transmission by: to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to restricting the shift range push it or tow it.
  • Page 103 Controls Automatic transmission Shift ranges gram selected. This also extends the shift ç To use the braking effect of the range. engine on downhill gradients and When the selector lever is in position D, it is for driving: possible to restrict or derestrict the shift To shift down: briefly press the selector range for the automatic transmission.
  • Page 104 Controls Automatic transmission SL 63 AMG program selector Only turn program selector when the S Sport For all normal driving con- selector lever is in position P, N or D. ditions Turn program selector until the desired C Comfort For comfort mode program is shown in the display.
  • Page 105 Controls Automatic transmission Upshifting the automatic transmission will resume the Steering wheel gearshift paddles* corresponding gearshift program when you and manual gearshift program* Pull right-hand paddle 2. restart the engine. The automatic transmission shifts up to the The full range of functions of the steering next gear.
  • Page 106 Controls Automatic transmission SL 65 AMG Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift S Sport For all normal driving con- paddle ( page 102). ditions In manual gearshift program M, the auto- The automatic transmission shifts down to matic transmission does not shift up auto- C Comfort For comfort mode the next gear.
  • Page 107 Controls Automatic transmission Manual gearshift program on the SL 63 Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift For manual gearshifting paddle ( page 102). RACE START The automatic transmission shifts up to the In manual gearshift program M, you can next gear. change gear using the steering wheel gear- shift paddles or the selector lever.

  • Page 108: Instrument Cluster

    Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- lar, work relevant to safety or on safety- related systems must be carried out at a...

  • Page 109: On-Board Computer

    Controls On-board computer Coolant temperature gauge H Environmental note On-board computer Avoid driving at high engine speeds, as this The coolant temperature gauge is in the Points to remember increases your vehicle's consumption instrument cluster on the left-hand side. The on-board computer is activated as soon unnecessarily and pollutes the environ- Under normal operating conditions and with as you turn the key to position 1 in the ignition...
  • Page 110 Controls On-board computer Multi-function steering wheel Multi-function display in the speed- Press briefly to scroll back ometer and forth in a menu. You can control the multi-function display and Select the Audio/TV*/DVD the settings in the on-board computer with Multi-function display in the rev menu to select a stored sta- the buttons on the multi-function steering counter...
  • Page 111 Controls On-board computer You can think of the configuration of the Multi-function display menus and the functions within a menu as a The multi-function display shows you values circle: and settings as well as any display messages Press the è ÿ...
  • Page 112 Controls On-board computer Menus and submenus...
  • Page 113 Controls On-board computer Standard display menu Function Function Menu overview: see ( page 109). 1 Basic display menu ( page 110) 6 Message memory menu (fault and Use the buttons on the multi-function steer- warning messages) ( page 115) Digital speedometer or outside tem- ing wheel.
  • Page 114 Controls On-board computer You can select the following functions in the The engine oil temperature gauge flashes if AMG* menu Basic display menu by pressing the the engine oil temperature has not reached These functions are only available on AMG 80 †.
  • Page 115 Controls On-board computer RACETIMER To start: press the æ button to start the Timing starts for a new lap. The new lap is timed from when the intermediate time is RACETIMER. The RACETIMER allows time measurements called up. To display the intermediate time: press to be saved.
  • Page 116 Controls On-board computer Press the æ button to stop the RACE- Press the button to select a Average speed TIMER. different lap evaluation. Distance covered Press the reset button on the instrument cluster twice. Lap evaluation Audio/TV*/DVD menu Press the æ...
  • Page 117 Controls On-board computer Operating the audio player or audio To select a stored station: briefly press In audio AUX mode, the current track is not media button. displayed. To select a channel from the channel Audio data from various audio devices or Operating the TV* list: press and hold the but-...
  • Page 118 Controls On-board computer Navigation* menu Distronic* menu In the Navigation menu, the multi-function You can see the current Distronic settings in the Distronic menu ( page 127). display shows information from the naviga- tion system. Menu overview: see ( page 109). Menu overview: see ( page 109).
  • Page 119 Controls On-board computer Menu overview: see ( page 109). Press the reset button again. Settings menu The functions of most submenus are There are two functions in the Settings restored to factory settings. Displaying messages menu. You can use the To reset: Press reset button for 3 seconds function to Use the buttons on the multi-function steer- If you want to retain the settings, do not...
  • Page 120 Controls On-board computer Selecting the unit of measurement for Press the æ ç button to select a Lighting submenu distance submenu. constant headlamp mode ( page 118) The selected submenu is highlighted. This function is not available on vehicles with locator lighting ( page 119) speedometers in mph.
  • Page 121 Controls On-board computer Selecting the language Press the æ ç button to select Press the æ ç button to select the status line display: outside temperature kilometres or miles as the unit of meas- Press è · to select the Set- urement for distance.
  • Page 122 Controls On-board computer Press è · to select the Set- The locator lighting switches off automati- When you have set a delayed switch-off time cally if you open the driver's door or after and then switch off the engine, the following tings menu.
  • Page 123 Controls On-board computer Activating/deactivating the automatic Before leaving the vehicle, turn the key to Press the æ ç button to activate door locking feature position 0 in the ignition lock. or deactivate Interior lighting delayed switch-off. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition The Automatic door locking feature lock and back to position 0.
  • Page 124 Controls On-board computer Priming/deactivating the interior Activating or deactivating the easy- Press the æ ç button to activate entry/exit feature motion sensor* or deactivate the EASY-ENTRY system. Press the j, è ÿ button to Vehicles for the Netherlands: this function is For more information on the easy-entry/ select a different display.
  • Page 125 Controls On-board computer Press æ ç to activate or deacti- vate Fold in mirrors when locking. Press the j, è ÿ button to select a different display. Trip computer menu Kilometres Kilometres You can use the Trip computer menu to call Average speed Average speed up or reset statistical data for your vehicle.
  • Page 126 Controls On-board computer Calling up the range Mobile phone operational If it is permitted to use mobile phones while the vehicle is in motion, you should only use The multi-function display shows the mes- Using è or ·, select From start. them when the road and traffic conditions sage Ready or the name of the GSM network Press the...

  • Page 127: Driving Systems

    Controls Driving systems Dialling a number from the phone book you have dialled will appear in the multi- Driving systems function display. If your mobile phone is operational, you can Overview of driving systems select and dial a number from the phone book The vehicle's driving systems are described at any time.
  • Page 128 Controls Driving systems Cruise control Cruise control is only an aid designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the Cruise control maintains a constant road vehicle's speed and for braking in good speed for you. It brakes automatically in order time.
  • Page 129 Controls Driving systems Storing and maintaining the current acceleration or braking could endanger you speed or others. You can store the current speed if you are Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards driving faster than 30 km/h. you 3. Accelerate the vehicle to the desired Remove your foot from the accelerator speed.
  • Page 130 Controls Driving systems Deceleration of the vehicle by means of Briefly press the cruise control lever in the Distronic* direction of arrow 5. the cruise control lever is assisted by auto- Distronic regulates the speed and automati- matic application of the brakes. Variable Speedtronic is selected.
  • Page 131 Controls Driving systems G Risk of accident Distronic does not react to: when changing to a lane with faster mov- ing traffic Distronic brakes your vehicle at a maximum pedestrians of 2 m/s , depending on its speed. This in complex driving situations or where stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
  • Page 132 Controls Driving systems Switching on Distronic, storing and If you do not fully release the accelerator maintaining the current speed pedal, the DTR passive message appears in the multi-function display. The distance If Distronic is not activated after the cruise to a slower-moving vehicle in front will then control lever is pressed, you will see the mes- not be preset.
  • Page 133 Controls Driving systems Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre- Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards ments you 3. Remove your foot from the accelerator Briefly press the cruise control lever up pedal. for a higher speed or down for a lower speed.
  • Page 134 Controls Driving systems Adjusting the set distance Distronic displays in the speedometer ing lamp in the speedometer lights up in red. To increase: turn thumbwheel towards ¯ symbol. You must apply the brakes yourself in order to maintain the correct distance to the vehicle Distronic then maintains a greater distance and to avoid a collision.
  • Page 135 Controls Driving systems Distronic menu in the on-board com- Deactivating Distronic Symbol for activated distance warning puter function You can read the current Distronic settings Distronic activated in the Distronic menu. The reading in the When you activate Distronic, you will see the multi-function display depends on if Distronic DTR symbol and the stored speed in the left- and the distance warning function are activa-...
  • Page 136 Controls Driving systems Vehicles travelling on a different line Briefly press the cruise control lever in the sage in the multi-function display for approx- direction of arrow 3. imately five seconds. Variable Speedtronic is selected. LIM indi- cator lamp in the cruise control lever Tips for driving with Distronic lights up.
  • Page 137 Controls Driving systems Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle You can set a variable or permanent limit Speedtronic cutting in. The distance to this vehicle will be speed: Speedtronic brakes automatically so that you too short. Variable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up do not exceed the set speed.
  • Page 138 Controls Driving systems Selecting variable Speedtronic Storing the current speed cruise control or Distronic* is selected LIM indicator lamp lit: Check whether LIM indicator lamp is on. You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while Variable Speedtronic is selected If it is on, variable Speedtronic is already the engine is running.
  • Page 139 Controls Driving systems Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre- Briefly press the cruise control lever in the Shortly before the stored speed is reached it ments direction of arrow 5. appears in the multi-function display. You cannot exceed the stored limit speed, LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control Briefly press the cruise control lever up...
  • Page 140 Controls Driving systems Permanent Speedtronic is deactivated. the parking brake is not applied G Risk of accident the bonnet is closed The vehicle's brakes are applied when SBC A limit speed between 240 km/h and Hold is activated. For this reason, deacti- 160 km/h in increments of 10 km/h the selector lever is in position D, R or N vate SBC Hold if the vehicle is to be set in...
  • Page 141 Controls Driving systems Immediately depress the brake or shift the RACE START (SL 63 AMG) SBC Hold is deactivated by an occupant selector lever to P to prevent the vehicle in the vehicle by depressing the acceler- RACE START enables optimal acceleration from rolling away.
  • Page 142 Controls Driving systems the vehicle is at rest and the brake pedal is Depress the accelerator pedal fully. Active Body Control* (ABC) depressed (left foot) The engine speed rises to approximately 4,000 rpm. the gear selector lever is in position D. Vehicle level The left-hand multi-function display shows Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride...
  • Page 143 Controls Driving systems Setting the vehicle level SL 63 AMG, SL 65 AMG: the vehicle is auto- while lowering the vehicle when it is sta- matically lowered from the normal level when tionary. Otherwise, limbs could become G Risk of injury the engine is switched off.
  • Page 144 Controls Driving systems Suspension tuning If indicator lamp is not lit: If indicator lamp is not lit: Press button 1. Press button 1. The suspension tuning depends on: Indicator lamp lights up. You have selec- Button lights up red. You have selected your driving style ted the suspension for a sporty driving the suspension for a sporty driving style.
  • Page 145 Controls Driving systems Parktronic* G Risk of accident Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles. It is not a substitute for atten- tive driving. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring.
  • Page 146 Controls Driving systems Front sensors If there is an obstacle within this range, all The warning display for each side of the vehi- warning displays light up and a tone sounds. cle is divided into six yellow and two red Centre Approximately 100 cm If the distance falls below the minimum clear-...

  • Page 147: Air Conditioning

    Controls Air conditioning reached the minimum distance. The con- depends on environmental conditions, e.g. Air conditioning tinuous warning tone is muted immediately heavy air pollution, the interval may be General notes if you shift to D or P. shorter than stated in the Service Booklet. The automatic air conditioning controls the G Risk of accident temperature and the humidity of the vehicle...
  • Page 148 Controls Air conditioning Overview of air-conditioning system functions Automatic air conditioning Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Display for air distribution, left page 150) 2 y Demists the windscreen page 151) Only use the "demisting" function until the wind- screen is clear again.
  • Page 149 Controls Air conditioning Function Recommendation/Notes 3 , Activates/deactivates Thermatic page 152) Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to lack of fresh air. 4 ¯ Switches the rear window heating on/off page 152) At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is only switched on once the vehicle interior has warmed...
  • Page 150 Controls Air conditioning Function Recommendation/Notes b U Controls the air conditioning automatically page 148) Activate the automatic air conditioning. The indicator lamp in the U button comes on. c Sets the temperature, left Set the temperature to 22 †. page 148) d Ñ...
  • Page 151 Controls Air conditioning Press one of the Ñ buttons. H Environmental note Controlling the air conditioning auto- matically The indicator lamp in the button goes The cooling system uses the refrigerant R134A. This refrigerant does not damage out. The air conditioning is controlled man- In automatic mode, the set temperature is ually for the corresponding side of the vehi- the earth's ozone layer.
  • Page 152 Controls Air conditioning Setting the centre air vents Adjusting the side air vents Adjusting the air vents G Risk of injury Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. This could cause burns or frost- bite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the vents.
  • Page 153 Controls Air conditioning the air is approximately the same as that of Setting the AIRSCARF* vents Setting the air distribution the air flowing from the centre air vents. The air distribution can be set individually for G Risk of injury Close the glove compartment air vent the driver's and front-passenger sides.
  • Page 154 Controls Air conditioning To deactivate: press the button. Setting the airflow Demisting the windows The indicator lamp in the button goes Make sure that the key is in position 2 in out. The previously selected settings come Windows misted up on the inside the ignition lock.
  • Page 155 Controls Air conditioning To deactivate: press the button. Switching the rear window heating Activating/deactivating air-recircula- on/off tion mode The indicator lamp in the button goes out. You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if G Risk of accident unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle Clear all windows of ice or snow before set- Air-recirculation mode switches off auto- from outside.
  • Page 156 Controls Air conditioning The residual heat automatically switches Switching the residual heat on and off moves. If there is a risk of entrapment, off after around 30 minutes or if: press the , button again. If necessary, It is possible to make use of the residual heat press the switch that stops, opens or closes the ignition is switched on of the engine to continue heating the station-...

  • Page 157: Opening/Closing The Roof

    Controls Opening/closing the roof When opening and closing the roof, make Opening/closing the roof Using the roof switch sure that: G Risk of injury For safety reasons, the roof can only be there is sufficient upward clearance, as When opening or closing the roof, make opened and closed when the vehicle is sta- the roof swings upwards sure that nobody is trapped or injured by...
  • Page 158 Controls Opening/closing the roof Opening Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Make sure that the roof and rear window Press the roof switch in the direction of are dry before opening the roof. Otherwise, arrow until the soft-top has been fully water could enter the interior or boot.
  • Page 159 Controls Opening/closing the roof Locking the roof again Boot separator Fastening eyelets Handle The roof is unlocked when: The boot separator can be used to cover lug- gage and loads in the boot. Vario-roof in operation Closing the boot separator message appears in the multi-function dis- To avoid damaging the roof or luggage play...
  • Page 160 Controls Opening/closing the roof The straps in the boot are on the right and left. Place the boot separator carefully into the boot. Boot separator Material edge Strap Material fastening Bracket Boot separator Attachment hooks Tilt boot separator backwards carefully G Risk of injury in the direction of the arrow into the boot.
  • Page 161 Controls Opening/closing the roof Hook boot separator into the fastening eyelets in the side panels. Fully close the zipper ( page 156). Fold back the material covering of the zip- per along the whole length of the boot separator if necessary. Draught stop The draught stop is a wind protection device Lateral guide...

  • Page 162: Loading And Stowing

    Controls Loading and stowing Loading and stowing Roller sunblind for the glass roof* The roller sunblind protects you from exces- Cup holder sive glare caused by the sun shining through G Risk of injury the glass roof. Keep the cup holder closed while the vehi- cle is in motion.
  • Page 163 Front cover roof is laden. Cover on the trim strip Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Push cover firmly at the corrugated end. only use roof rack systems which have Prise the upper end out carefully, using an been tested and approved for Mercedes- old credit card, for example.
  • Page 164 Controls Loading and stowing G Risk of injury Stowage well under the boot floor Stowage compartments Only use the roof rack when the roof is TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are located G Risk of injury closed. The roof rack or the load could in the stowage well.
  • Page 165 Controls Loading and stowing Stowage compartment under the arm- separately, for example when leaving your rest vehicle at a workshop. These stowage com- partments can only be unlocked using the The stowage compartment is locked and emergency key element, not the key or KEY- unlocked via the central locking.
  • Page 166 Controls Loading and stowing Stowage compartments in the doors The luggage tensioning straps can only secure light items of luggage. Transport any G Risk of injury heavy luggage in the boot. Keep the stowage compartments in the doors closed. You could otherwise change the position of the seat belt.
  • Page 167 Controls Loading and stowing To fasten the luggage tensioning Only close the boot once the roof is low- Boot separator strap: pull luggage tensioning strap ered completely. Otherwise, you could Switch for the loading aid of retainer 2. damage the roof. Raising the roof Secure the luggage using luggage tension- ing strap...

  • Page 168: Features

    Controls Features Mirror in the sun visor To open: lightly press the bottom of the Features cover 1. Mirror light only functions if the sun visor Sun visors The ashtray opens. is clipped into retainer and mirror cover G Risk of accident has been folded up.
  • Page 169 Controls Features Make sure that the key is in position 2 in Cigarette lighter Mobile phone* the ignition lock. G Risk of injury and fire G Risk of accident Press the bottom of the cover lightly. Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its Observe the legal requirements of the The ashtray opens.
  • Page 170 Mercedes-Benz rec- Do not attempt to remove the mobile ommends the use of an approved exterior mobile phone bracket 3. phone and the telephone bracket together.
  • Page 171 Controls Features switched on for approximately ten minutes For information on how to create a phone existing mobile phone bracket and then fit the (run-on time). If you make a call during this book entry, refer to the mobile phone oper- new one.
  • Page 172 ® HomeLink and/or compatible products is Indicator lamp Example illustration available from: Transmitter button Contact plate any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Transmitter button Recesses ® the HomeLink hotline Transmitter button Mobile phone bracket (0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or...
  • Page 173 Controls Features Erase the memory of the integrated remote tion for at least 20 seconds before trying instructions, e.g. the sections on "Synchro- control ( page 171) before programming another position. nising the transmitter" or "Registering a it for the first time. new transmitter".
  • Page 174 Controls Features cator lamp will flash. Press the trans- secured can slip and thereby interfere with mitter button again if necessary. the movement of the pedals. Do not place floormats on top of one another. Clearing the remote control memory Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 176 Operation The first 1,500 km ......174 Running-in notes for SL 65 AMG and AMG vehicles with a differen- tial lock ..........174 Refuelling ........... 175 Engine compartment ......176 Tyres and wheels ......182 Winter driving ........189 Driving tips ........190 Driving abroad ........

  • Page 177: The First 1,500 Km

    Operation Running-in notes for SL 65 AMG and AMG vehicles with a differential lock You should also observe these notes if the The first 1,500 km Running-in notes for SL 65 AMG and engine or rear axle transmission on your AMG vehicles with a differential lock vehicle has been replaced.

  • Page 178: Refuelling

    Operation Refuelling When you open or close the vehicle with the Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder Refuelling bracket on the inside of filler flap 2. key or KEYLESS GO*, the fuel filler flap is Refuelling automatically unlocked or locked. Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle The fuel filler flap is to the rear on the right.

  • Page 179: Engine Compartment

    If you do so, the bonnet 91 RON/82.5 MON. However, using this Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol may open up and block your view. fuel results in considerably higher petrol...
  • Page 180 Operation Engine compartment The bonnet release lever is located in the The handle for opening the bonnet is located The electronic ignition system uses high driver's footwell. above the radiator grille. voltage. For this reason, you must never touch components of the ignition system (ignition coil, ignition cable, spark plug con- nector or test socket) when: the engine is running...
  • Page 181 Operation Engine compartment If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is Engine oil level OK Via the on-board computer* not properly engaged. Open it again and Add 1.0 litre to reach maximum oil Only possible on the SL 600 and close it with a little more force.
  • Page 182 Operation Engine compartment Using the oil dipstick You will see the following message if you did On vehicles with 8-cylinder and 12-cylin- not observe the required waiting time: der engines, the difference between MIN Observe waiting period mark and MAX mark is approxi- mately 1.5 litres.
  • Page 183 Operation Engine compartment Checking the coolant level Coolant The expansion tank is located in the engine G Risk of injury compartment on the right-hand side of the The cooling system is pressurised. There- vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel. fore, only unscrew the cap once the engine has cooled down.
  • Page 184 Operation Engine compartment SL 600: open only the cover of expansion Add windscreen washer concentrate to the To open: pull cap upwards by the tab. washer fluid all year round. tank 1. Never open the cover between the To close: press cap onto the filler neck two charge-air coolers.

  • Page 185: Tyres And Wheels

    Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type ded or when driving with snow chains. This For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- and make. could result in damage to the tyres or the...
  • Page 186 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates Regularly check the tyre tread depth and its correct direction of rotation.
  • Page 187 Operation Tyres and wheels It is therefore recommended to additionally not permit any reliable conclusion about the across the entire width of all tyres. If nec- tyre pressure. On vehicles fitted with the elec- equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit* essary, turn the steering wheel so that when fitting tyres that do not feature run- tronic tyre pressure monitor*, the tyre pres-...
  • Page 188 Operation Tyres and wheels The pressure of warm tyres should only be message will appear in the multi-function dis- Tyre pressure loss warning system corrected if it is too low for the current oper- play. G Risk of accident ating conditions. The function of the tyre pressure loss warning The tyre pressure loss warning system does Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or...
  • Page 189 Operation Tyres and wheels tyres is set correctly for the operating con- Yes Cancel Checking the tyre pressure electroni- ditions concerned. cally* If you wish to confirm the restart: Also observe the notes in the section on Press the æ button.
  • Page 190 Operation Tyres and wheels If you are carrying a deflated tyre in the If the vehicle has been parked for longer than Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler 20 minutes or you have not driven faster than flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set vehicle, you may only reactivate the tyre 25 km/h since the vehicle was parked, the...
  • Page 191 Mercedes- warning system or the tyre pressure moni- Benz recommends that you use a tor*. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety * optional...

  • Page 192: Winter Driving

    Use winter tyres at temperatures below Check the tyre pressures ( page 184). by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding +7 °C and on snow or ice-covered roads. Only standard of quality. Restart the tyre pressure moni- then can the effect of the ABS and ESP ®...

  • Page 193: Driving Tips

    Operation Driving tips Snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel/ Winter driving Driving tips tyre combinations. G Risk of accident Rolling with the engine switched off Snow chains must not be fitted to emer- Do not shift down for additional engine gency wheels, e.g.
  • Page 194 Brake pads/linings which have not been G Risk of accident never cause the brakes to rub by applying approved for Mercedes-Benz or which are not The layer of salt on the brake discs and the constant slight pedal pressure. This causes...
  • Page 195 Operation Driving tips G Risk of accident Tyre grip Driving on wet roads New brake pads/linings only reach their If water has accumulated to a certain depth G Risk of accident optimum braking effect after several hun- on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua- Whereas the vehicle can be fully controlled dred kilometres of driving.

  • Page 196: Driving Abroad

    Operation Service Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Driving abroad Service only use genuine Mercedes-Benz masking Points to remember ASSYST PLUS service interval display tape. Your headlamps could otherwise be damaged. An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network ASSYST, the service interval display, tells you Remove the masking tape when you are is also available in other countries.

  • Page 197: Care

    Regular and proper care maintains the value refused. of your vehicle. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products. Calling up the service due date Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected Use the buttons on the multi-function steer- by corrosion and damage caused by inade- ing wheel.
  • Page 198 Operation Care Automatic car wash blower is fully turned off and that the wind- H Environmental note screen wiper switch is set to 0. Otherwise, Dispose of empty packaging, cleaning G Risk of accident the rain sensor may be activated, inadver- cloths and polishing wads in an environ- ®...
  • Page 199 Fold the wiper arms away from the wind- tion about anti-glare film can be obtained battery screen until you feel them engage. from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. connectors Clean the windscreen and the wiper blades. lights Fold the windscreen wipers back again...
  • Page 200 Benz recommends that you use a sure that the leather does not become fort) of the covers is retained over time. Mercedes-Benz cleaning product for this soaked. For leather care, you should use purpose. leather care foam A 001 986 59 71 10.
  • Page 201 Use the chrome-cleaning agent recommen- ded by Mercedes-Benz for cleaning. Infor- Cleaning Parktronic* mation about chrome-cleaning agents can The sensors are located in the front and rear be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz bumpers.
  • Page 202 Practical advice Where will I find...? ......200 Display messages ......202 Troubleshooting ........ 230 Locking/unlocking in an emer- gency ..........255 Changing the batteries ..... 258 Changing the bulbs ......259 Replacing the wiper blades ....264 Flat tyre ..........266 Battery ..........

  • Page 203: Where Will I Find

    Practical advice Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Where will I find...? Vehicle tool kit, jack, TIREFIT kit and spare wheel* Warning triangle The vehicle tool kit, TIREFIT kit, jack and The warning triangle is located in the boot emergency spare wheel are in a stowage behind the left trim.
  • Page 204 Practical advice Where will I find...? Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Vehicles with a spare wheel* Wheel wrench (underneath the spare wheel) Fire extinguisher* Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every one or two years. Otherwise, it may fail in an emer- gency.

  • Page 205: Display Messages

    Practical advice Display messages Pull handle upwards. Pull handle upwards. Display messages Fold cover forwards in the direction of Fold cover forwards in the direction of Notes the arrow. the arrow. The on-board computer shows warnings or Remove the fire extinguisher from the Remove the first-aid kit from the stowage malfunctions in the multi-function display.
  • Page 206 Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 207 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The maximum speed has been excee- Drive more slowly. 120 km/h Maximum speed exceeded Stop in accordance with the traffic conditions. Malfunction Stop Vehicles with ABC*: vehicle level is too low.
  • Page 208 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h. Malfunction ABC* function is restricted. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Carefully drive a short distance at a speed ABS, ESP unavaila- G Risk of accident above 20 km/h.
  • Page 209 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution If conditions permit, drive faster than DTR - - - km/h An activation condition for Distronic* is 30 km/h and store the speed ( page 127). not fulfilled. Check the activation conditions for Dis- tronic* ( page 129).
  • Page 210 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC currently unavail- Distronic* is deactivated and is tempora- Distronic* becomes available again and the dis- able See Owner's rily not operational if: play message disappears when: Manual the dirt (e.g. slush) falls off while you are driving the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty.
  • Page 211 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Make sure the steering wheel can be turned to unavailable See G Risk of accident full lock without the wheels touching any Owner's Manual ® is unavailable due to a malfunction obstacles such as the kerb.
  • Page 212 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution You have switched off the engine with the Move the selector lever to P. Selector lever to P KEYLESS GO button* and opened the driv- The engine can be started again. er's door.
  • Page 213 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tyre pressure inoperative The tyre pressure monitor* is malfunc- Have the tyre pressure monitor* and wheels monitor tioning. checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Have wheels with suitable wheel sensors fitted Tyre pressure inoperative No The tyre pressure monitor* is deactivated...
  • Page 214 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Drive on. Tyre pressure currently unavail- The tyre pressure monitor* is temporarily monitor able deactivated. The voltage of the vehicle's Once the causes have been eliminated, the tyre electrical system is too low or radio inter- pressure monitor* automatically reactivates ference prevents the reception of sensor after a few minutes of driving.
  • Page 215 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution SBC Hold has been deactivated. The vehi- Reactivate SBC Hold later. SBC H SBC Hold Off cle is skidding or a condition for activating SBC HOLD is no longer met when the brake pedal is firmly depressed.
  • Page 216 Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 217 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic G Risk of accident conditions as you do so. You are driving with the bonnet and the Close the bonnet and the boot lid. boot lid open.
  • Page 218 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The battery is not being charged. Possible Stop immediately and safely when traffic con- causes are a torn poly-V-belt or a faulty ditions allow and check the poly-V-belt. alternator. If it has torn: do not drive on. Contact the Bear in mind that the SBC brake system nearest qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 219 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The battery is faulty. Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Battery/Alternator Stop car The SBC brake system requires electri- Do not continue driving under any circumstan- cal power, therefore its operational func- ces.
  • Page 220 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Reduced braking G Risk of accident power Depress Do not continue driving under any circumstan- The SBC brake system is running in brake pedal fully ces.
  • Page 221 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Drive on carefully. Reduced braking G Risk of accident power Consult Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi- The SBC brake system is running in workshop ately. emergency mode. The full power of the brake system is not available.
  • Page 222 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The coolant is too hot. Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic Coolant Stop car, conditions as you do so. turn engine off. Switch off the engine. Make sure, that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.
  • Page 223 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The coolant level is too low. Top up the coolant, observing the warning Top up coolant See notes before doing so ( page 180). Owner's Manual Have the coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the coolant needs top- ping up more often than usual.
  • Page 224 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn Replace the bulb ( page 259). Turn signal rear signal is faulty. left Back-up bulb Turn signal rear right Back-up bulb Turn signal left The turn signal in the left-hand or right- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 225 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The left-hand or right-hand brake lamp is Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Brake lamp left faulty. Back-up bulb on Brake lamp right Back-up bulb on 3rd brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty. This mes- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 226 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution You did not switch off the lights when Turn the light switch to M or U. Switch off lights leaving the vehicle. If the rear foglamp is switched on: press the light switch in to the stop.
  • Page 227 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The left-hand or right-hand reversing lamp Replace the bulb ( page 259). Reversing lamp is faulty. left Reversing lamp right Tail lamp left The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 228 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Vehicles without a dipstick: there is not Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic Engine oil level enough oil in the engine. There is a danger conditions as you do so. Stop car, turn of engine damage.
  • Page 229 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Stop the vehicle without making any sudden Tyre pressure G Risk of accident steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay attention Check tyres The pressure in one or more tyres has to the traffic conditions as you do so. dropped significantly.
  • Page 230 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic Key not detected The KEYLESS GO* key is not detected conditions as you do so. while the engine is running, due to radio interference.
  • Page 231 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The Bluetooth connection between your If desired, activate the Bluetooth connection Bluetooth ready mobile phone and COMAND is not activa- between your mobile phone and COMAND – ted. please refer to the separate operating instruc- tions.
  • Page 232 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The on-board voltage is too low. Start the engine. Vario-roof oper. Please wait See The roof has been opened and closed sev- You can open and close the roof again after Owner's Manual.

  • Page 233: Troubleshooting

    Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 234 The roof is open. Close the roof. It is now possible to switch on the rear window heating. The 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with automatic child seat OFF warning lamp on the centre recognition has been fitted to the console is lit.
  • Page 235 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat, e.g.: G Risk of injury OFF warning lamp on the centre Notebooks There is no child seat fitted to the console is lit. front-passenger seat.
  • Page 236 Practical advice Troubleshooting Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS warning Drive on carefully. G Risk of accident lamp comes on while the Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display ABS has been deactivated due to engine is running.
  • Page 237 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions v The yellow ABS/ESP ® Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull- G Risk of accident ing away. warning lamp flashes ® , ABS or traction control has while you are driving.
  • Page 238 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions v The yellow ESP ® Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display warning G Risk of accident page 202). lamp is lit while the engine ® is unavailable due to a mal- is running.
  • Page 239 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions D The red coolant warning The coolant level is too low. Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic conditions as you do so. lamp comes on while the The coolant is too hot and the Allow the engine and coolant to cool.
  • Page 240 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions D The red coolant warning If the coolant level is correct and Do not continue driving under any circumstances. lamp comes on while the the airflow to the radiator is not Consult a qualified specialist workshop. engine is running.
  • Page 241 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions H The yellow tyre pressure Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking G Risk of accident manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as you do so. monitor* warning lamp is The tyre pressure monitor* has Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display detected a sudden or significant...
  • Page 242 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt warning Fasten your seat belt ( page 83). G Risk of injury lamp flashes and you hear The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone The driver or front passenger has an intermittent warning ceases.
  • Page 243 Practical advice Troubleshooting Warning tones Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The anti-theft warning alarm is You have opened the vehicle Switch off the alarm ( page 60). triggered. using the emergency key element without deactivating the anti- theft alarm system first. You hear a warning tone.
  • Page 244 Practical advice Troubleshooting Accident Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. Switch off the ignition immediately. G Risk of fire Remove the ignition key. The fuel line or the fuel tank has been damaged. The leaking fuel Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
  • Page 245 Practical advice Troubleshooting Braking system Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The brake pedal resistance is Depress the brake pedal again. G Risk of accident lower than usual and the pedal The pedal resistance and travel return to normal. ® The SBC brake system is acti- travel longer.
  • Page 246 Practical advice Troubleshooting Fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and G Risk of explosion or fire remove it. The fuel line or the fuel tank is Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
  • Page 247 Practical advice Troubleshooting Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine will not start. ® ® HOLD is activated. Deactivating SBC HOLD ( page 137). Start the engine again. The engine will not start. You can There is a malfunction in the Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before the next hear the starter motor operating.
  • Page 248 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine is not running There is a malfunction in the Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. smoothly and is misfiring. engine electronics or a mechani- Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work- cal component of the engine con- shop.
  • Page 249 Practical advice Troubleshooting Automatic transmission Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The transmission has problems The transmission is losing oil. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop shifting gear immediately. The acceleration ability is deteri- The transmission is in emergency Stop the vehicle.
  • Page 250 Practical advice Troubleshooting Parktronic* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Only the red segments in the Parktronic has malfunctioned If problems persist, have Parktronic checked at a qualified spe- Parktronic warning display are lit. and has switched itself off. cialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 251 Practical advice Troubleshooting Headlamps and turn signals Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The headlamps or the turn signals Air humidity is very high. Drive with the headlamps switched on. in the exterior mirrors are misted The headlamps are demisted after a short distance. up on the inside.
  • Page 252 Practical advice Troubleshooting Roof Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The roof will not open or close. The boot separator is not in place. Close the boot separator. The boot lid is open. Close the boot lid. The on-board voltage is too low. Let the engine run.
  • Page 253 Practical advice Troubleshooting Windows Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A side window will not close. An object is blocking the side win- Remove the object(s). dow and preventing it from clos- Close the side window. ing. You cannot see the cause. Close the side window with increased force or without the anti- entrapment feature ( page 94).
  • Page 254 You have lost a key. Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too.
  • Page 255 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The key cannot be turned in the The key has been in position 0 for Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock. ignition lock. a considerable time. Check the starter battery and recharge it if necessary page 276).
  • Page 256 Practical advice Troubleshooting KEYLESS GO* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You cannot lock or unlock the The KEYLESS GO key batteries Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the vehicle using the KEYLESS GO are discharged or nearly dis- key.
  • Page 257 Start your vehicle using the KEYLESS GO key in the ignition lock. erful source of radio waves. You have lost the KEYLESS GO Have the KEYLESS GO key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service key. Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

  • Page 258: Locking/Unlocking In An Emergency

    Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Releasing and removing the emergency Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle key element If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen- Emergency key trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key*: If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked or Remove the emergency key element from locked with the key or the KEYLESS GO...
  • Page 259 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Insert the emergency key element into the Locking the vehicle lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. If the vehicle can no longer be locked cen- Turn the emergency key element clockwise trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key*: as far as it will go to position $.
  • Page 260 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Opening the boot manually (remote Unlocking the stowage compart- boot lid closing feature*) ments If the interior stowage compartments can no longer be unlocked with the key, the KEYLESS GO key* or the central locking button, use the emergency key element.

  • Page 261: Changing The Batteries

    Mercedes-Benz Place the inner floor back in the boot. Service Centre, or to a special collection Visit a specialist workshop, e.g. a point for old batteries. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, as soon as possible. Allen key Locking screw...

  • Page 262: Changing The Bulbs

    Practical advice Changing the bulbs Insert emergency key element into the Changing the bulbs Key or KEYLESS GO key* opening in the key and push in the direction Notes on changing bulbs of the arrow. Checking the batteries Battery tray is released.
  • Page 263 H11 55 W These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps: always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with Intelligent Light System*.
  • Page 264 Side lamp and parking lamp Replacing the bulb in the cornering light* (vehicles with Intelligent Light System*) Reversing lamp Rear foglamp These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with Intelligent Light System*. * optional...
  • Page 265 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Remove bulb holder 3. Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 2. Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 3. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 3. Insert bulb holder 2.
  • Page 266 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Turn bulb holder clockwise until it To close: insert side panel 2. Side trim panel engages. Securing lug engages. To open: turn catch 90° in the direction The handle of bulb holder must be hor- of the arrow and remove side trim panel izontal.

  • Page 267: Replacing The Wiper Blades

    Practical advice Replacing the wiper blades Turn the corresponding bulb holder anti- Remove screws 1. Replacing the wiper blades clockwise and remove it. Remove the licence plate lamp. Pull the corresponding bulb out of the bulb G Risk of accident Replace the bulb.
  • Page 268 Practical advice Replacing the wiper blades When the wiper arms have reached a ver- Removing Fitting tical position, press the KEYLESS GO but- Slide the new wiper blade into the retainer ton again. Moving the wiper blades to a vertical on the wiper arm in the opposite direction position Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-...

  • Page 269: Flat Tyre

    Remove the key from the ignition lock. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a TIREFIT kit ( page 201) Get out of the vehicle. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this a spare wheel* ( page 201) purpose. In particular, work relevant to Close the driver's door.
  • Page 270 Practical advice Flat tyre Your vehicle may be equipped with one of If TIREFIT comes into contact with your two different air pumps. Version 1 can be eyes or skin, immediately rinse thor- identified by the flap, behind which the oughly with clean water.
  • Page 271 Practical advice Flat tyre Screw air pump hose onto flange Press on/off switch on the electric air TIREFIT filler bottle 1. pump to I. The electric air pump is switched on. The Place TIREFIT sealant filler bottle head tyre is inflated. downwards into recess of the electric air pump.
  • Page 272 The vehicle's handling characteristics may out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- be affected. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
  • Page 273 Benz recommends that you use a that is diagonally opposite the wheel you cle for a short time while a wheel is being Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- wish to change. changed. pose. In particular, work relevant to safety...
  • Page 274 Practical advice Flat tyre front of the wheel housings of the rear Standard vehicles: press the cover firmly The vehicle must be placed on stands if you wheels. in the direction of arrow and pry off the intend to work under it. cover with a suitable object, e.
  • Page 275 1. dirty surface. This could cause damage to have been approved for Mercedes-Benz the bolt and wheel hub threads. vehicles. Other bolts could work loose. Hold the jack in this position and turn crank...
  • Page 276 Practical advice Flat tyre Take the electric air pump out of the stow- Screw union nut on air hose onto the age well under the boot floor. valve. Insert plug into the cigarette lighter socket* ( page 166) or into a 12V socket in your vehicle ( page 166).
  • Page 277 Practical advice Flat tyre The air pump can be operated again once Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross- pressure loss warning system or the elec- it has cooled down. wise pattern in the sequence indica- tronic Run Flat Indicator* cannot function to 5).
  • Page 278 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use Adapt your driving style accordingly and a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this avoid sudden changes in direction and sud- purpose. In particular, work relevant to den acceleration, as well as driving over...

  • Page 279: Battery

    Wear eye protection. To prevent acid burns, observe the follow- ventilation cover. ing safety notes when handling batteries: Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if Do not lean over batteries. you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for Keep children away.
  • Page 280 Starter battery in the engine compartment such as the alternator. Positive terminal Firmly depress the parking brake and shift Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Negative terminal the selector lever to position P on vehicles have all work involving the battery, e.g.
  • Page 281 "Removing the battery" ( page 278) in charged when still installed from a qualified reverse order. specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Removing the battery Service Centre. G Risk of injury Reconnecting the battery...
  • Page 282 Depress the parking brake. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Set the time (see the COMAND operating Move the selector lever to P. instructions) Avoid repeated and lengthy starting Switch off all electrical consumers.

  • Page 283: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Have the battery checked at a qualified will be longer. If necessary, depress the missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi- specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz brake pedal with maximum force. cle. Service Centre.
  • Page 284 You could otherwise be locked out when If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle, pushing or towing the vehicle. have it towed to the nearest qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. If the vehicle has suffered transmission Cover damage, only tow it with the propeller shaft disconnected.
  • Page 285 Practical advice Towing and tow-starting Opening the rear cover Towing the vehicle Removing the towing eye Take the wheel wrench from the vehicle You may tow the vehicle for a maximum tool kit ( page 200). of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must not be exceeded.

  • Page 286: Fuses

    Practical advice Fuses Only use fuses that have been approved Fuses Before changing a fuse for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which Park the vehicle. Notes on changing fuses have the correct fuse rating for the system Switch off all electrical consumers.
  • Page 287 Practical advice Fuses Push the slide into position 2. Remove cover 1. To close: hook cover to the tabs and close it. Push the slide into position 3. The cover must be fitted correctly and the slide must be at the symbol.
  • Page 288 Technical data Notes on the technical data ..... 286 Mercedes-Benz genuine parts ..286 Vehicle electronics ......287 Vehicle identification plates .... 288 Engine ..........290 Performance ........291 Tyres and wheels ......292 Vehicle dimensions ......298 Vehicle weights ......... 299 Service products and capacities ..

  • Page 289: Notes On The Technical Data

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and approved cles, even if they have been independently or conversion parts and accessories are availa- officially approved.

  • Page 290: Vehicle Electronics

    Mercedes- from fitting equipment not approved health of others. Using an exterior aerial Benz recommends that you use a by Mercedes-Benz is not covered by the takes into account current scientific dis- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Mercedes-Benz warranty.

  • Page 291: Vehicle Identification Plates

    Technical data Vehicle identification plates phones/wireless devices in the vehicle. Vehicle identification plates This also ensures that interference Vehicle identification plate with vehi- between these devices and the vehicle's cle identification number (VIN) and electronics is kept to a minimum. If instal- paint code number led, the exterior aerial conducts the elec- tromagnetic fields transmitted by a mobile...
  • Page 292 The engine number is stamped on the engine fication plate, the vehicle identification num- block (crankcase). More information can be ber (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service body. It is located underneath the rear stow- Centre. age compartment on the front-passenger side.

  • Page 293: Engine

    Technical data Engine Engine SL 280 SL 350 SL 500 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG Rated output 170 kW (231 bhp) 232 kW (316 285 kW (388 bhp) 380 kW (517 bhp) 386 kW (525 450 kW (612 bhp) bhp) bhp) At engine...

  • Page 294: Performance

    Technical data Performance Performance Speeds SL 280 SL 350 SL 500 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG Maximum 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h speed Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h SL 280 SL 350 SL 500 SL 600...

  • Page 295: Tyres And Wheels

    MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten- could result in damage to the tyres or the ded* (with run-flat characteristics) vehicle. If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can- not accept any responsibility for damage Further information about tyres and which may occur. Information about tyres...
  • Page 296 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 35 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor* activated. Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for more information. * optional...
  • Page 297 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor* activated. Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for more information. * optional...
  • Page 298 Technical data Tyres and wheels Mixed tyres SL 280 / SL 350 / SL 500 SL 600 18" Front axle Summer tyres 255/40 R18 95W 255/40 R18 95Y 255/40 R18 95Y MOExtended 255/40 R18 95Y MOExtended Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 35 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 35 Rear axle...
  • Page 299 Technical data Tyres and wheels SL 63 AMG / SL 65 AMG SL 63 AMG Performance Package 19" Front axle Summer tyres 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL MO1 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL MO1 Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 19 H2 ET 30 8.5J x 19 H2 ET 30 Rear axle 285/30 ZR19 98Y XL MO1...
  • Page 300 Technical data Tyres and wheels Spare wheel* Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare wheel*. Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. SL 280 / SL 350 / SL 600 / SL 63 AMG SL 63 AMG...

  • Page 301: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Vehicle dimensions Vehicle dimensions SL 280 SL 350 SL 500 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG Vehicle length (ECE) 4,562 mm 4,562 mm 4,562 mm 4,562 mm 4,598 mm 4,598 mm Max. when operating 4,740 mm 4,740 mm 4,740 mm 4,740 mm...

  • Page 302: Vehicle Weights

    Technical data Vehicle weights Vehicle weights The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. Specific weight specifications can be found on the vehicle identification plate page 288).

  • Page 303: Service Products And Capacities

    To protect your health, do not allow service and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for products to come into contact with your your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes- Tank capacity eyes or open wounds.
  • Page 304 Technical data Service products and capacities Even small amounts of diesel result in dam- age. Damage resulting from the use of such age to the injection system. Damage result- additives is not covered by the Mercedes- ing from adding diesel is not covered by the Benz warranty.
  • Page 305 Technical data Service products and capacities Fuel consumption The figures stated have been determined in accordance with the applicable EU directives and do not relate to individual vehicles. In real conditions these values may differ. SL 280 SL 350 SL 500 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG...
  • Page 306 Engine oil A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Oils approved by Mercedes-Benz are indicated by the MB Sheet Number on the oil container. The table shows...
  • Page 307 There is more information about coolant be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling Coolant and topping it up on Mercedes-Benz Spec- system against freezing down to around The coolant is a mixture of water and anti- ifications for Service Products Sheet –37 °C.
  • Page 308 Technical data Service products and capacities has been approved by Mercedes-Benz, and observe the recommended mixing ratios.
  • Page 309 Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi- approved by Mercedes-Benz and have this moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling mately 7 litres.

  • Page 310: Frequencies For Garage Door Openers

    Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* top up the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water, antifreeze and wind- screen washer concentrate ( page 181). Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside tem- peratures. G Risk of fire Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable.
  • Page 311 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio registration number MHz frequency range Denmark Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE20 April 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Germany Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE7519301 29 April 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Estonia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868...
  • Page 312 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio registration number MHz frequency range Italy DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15347 27, 40, 433, 868 DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15348 DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15350 DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15357 DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15358 DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15359 Jordan TRC/LPD/2005/23 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 Canary Islands 000438/2005, 000439/2005 27, 40, 433, 868 000440/2005, 000441/2005 000445/2005, 000446/2005 000447/2005, 3 June 2005...
  • Page 313 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio registration number MHz frequency range Malta Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Martinique Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 July 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 Monaco Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668 13 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868...
  • Page 314 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio registration number MHz frequency range Slovakia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27, 40, 433, 868 Slovak 206/11/2005 4 May 05 Slovenia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 500-1/2005-437 9 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Spain 000438/2005, 000439/2005, 000440/2005...

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