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Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 55 AMG Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 55 AMG Operator's Manual (588 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 24 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

27
- Table of Contents
  5
- Introduction
  21
- Maintenance
  22
- Roadside Assistance
  23
- Operating Safety
  24
- Reporting Safety Defects
  25
- Data Recording
  26
- Exterior View
  28
  - Engine
    29
- Cockpit
  30
  - Horn
    31
- Instrument Cluster
  32
  - Indicator Lamp
    33
- Storage Compartments
  34
- Control Systems
  36
- Center Console
  39
  - Engine
    39
- Overhead Control Panel
  40
- Driver's Door Control Panel
  41
Safety and Security

43
- Occupant Safety
  44
  - Air Bag Deployment
    45
    
    Operation
    46
  - Safety Guidelines
    47
    
    Front Passenger Front Air Bag
    48
  - Side Impact
    49
  - Window Curtain
    50
  - Front Air Bag
    53
  - Self-Test
    54
  - Proper Use of
    55
    
    Fastening the Seat Belts
    56
  - Pre-Safe
    58
    
    Infant and Child Restraint Systems
    61
  - Top Tether
    62
    
    Child Seat Anchors – LATCH-Type
    64
- Vehicle Equipment
  44
- Panic Alarm
  66
- Driving Safety Systems
  67
  - ABS (Antilock Brake System)
    67
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    68
  - Adaptive Brake
    70
  - Ets/4-Ets
    72
- Anti-Theft Systems
  77
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    77
Table of Contents

79
- COMAND Introduction
  80
  - Components
    81
    
    Controller
    83
    
    Operating
    85
- Vehicle Equipment
  80
- COMAND System Settings
  93
  - Display Settings
    94
  - Voice Control
    95
  - Language
    96
- COMAND Navigation (Introduction)
  97
  - Navigation
    97
- COMAND Navigation System (Entering a Destination)
  109
- COMAND Navigation System (Point of Interest Entry)
  130
- COMAND Navigation System (Route Guidance)
  137
- COMAND Navigation System (During Route Guidance)
  143
- COMAND Navigation System (Real- Time Traffic)
  145
- COMAND Navigation System (Destination Memory)
  147
- COMAND Navigation System (Last Destinations)
  152
- COMAND Telephone
  153
  - Emergency Call
    156
    
    Call Lists
    160
    
    Phone Book
    167
    
    Address Book
    172
    
    Bluetooth ® Settings
    182
- COMAND FM/AM Radio
  186
- COMAND Satellite Radio
  191
- COMAND Audio CD/Audio DVD/MP3
  197
  - PCMCIA Card
    197
- Comand aux
  208
  - Socket
    208
  - Audio
    209
- COMAND Video DVD
  211
- COMAND Vehicle Menu
  218
  - Night Security Illumination
    218
    
    Locator Lighting
    219
    
    Automatic Locking
    220
    
    Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    221
  - Interior Ambient Lighting
    222
    
    Rear Window Sunshade
    223
    
    Trunk Opening-Height Restriction
    224
- COMAND Automatic Climate Control
  225
- COMAND Seats
  229
- Instrument Cluster Control System
  233
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    234
  - Multifunction Display
    235
    
    Control System Menus
    236
    
    Fuel Consumption Statistics
    237
    
    Navigation
    239
    
    Audio Menu
    240
  - Racetimer
    242
  - Telephone
    244
  - Assistance Menu
    246
    
    Service
    247
    
    Settings
    248
    
    Additional Speedometer
    249
- Voice Control Introduction
  250
  - Voice Control Introduction
    251
- Voice Control Navigation
  254
- Voice Control Telephone
  261
- Voice Control Address Book
  266
- Voice Control Radio
  269
- Voice Control CD/DVD Changer/Mp3
  271
- Voice Control Command List
  273
  - Voice Control Command List
    280
- Voice Control Troubleshooting
  285
- Voice Control Individualization
  289
  - More User Manuals on Manualsbase.com
    290
Controls in Detail

291
- Locking and Unlocking
  292
  - Remote Control
    292
    
    Battery Check Lamp
    293
  - Automatic Central Locking
    297
    
    Opening
    298
    
    Closing
    299
  - Trunk Lid, Emergency Release
    301
  - Valet Locking
    302
- Vehicle Equipment
  292
- Starter Switch Positions
  303
- Seats
  305
  - Head Restraints
    305
  - Seats
    306
  - Heating
    311
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  312
  - Adjusting
    312
- Mirrors
  313
  - Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    313
    
    Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
    314
  - Parking Position
    315
- Memory Function
  316
  - Parking Position
    317
- Lighting
  318
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    318
    
    Automatic Headlamp Mode
    319
    
    Daytime Running Lamp Mode
    320
    
    Combination Switch
    321
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    322
    
    Front
    323
- Wipers
  324
  - Emergency Lighting
    324
  - Windshield Wipers
    325
    
    Wiping
    326
- Power Windows
  327
  - Synchronizing
    328
- Driving and Parking
  330
  - Safety Notes
    330
    
    Driving off
    332
  - Accidents
    334
  - Electronic Parking Brake
    335
  - Turning off
    336
- Automatic Transmission
  337
  - Gear Selector Lever
    338
    
    Shifting Procedure
    340
  - Kickdown
    341
    
    Automatic Shift Program
    342
  - One-Touch Gearshifting
    343
    
    Manual Shift Program
    344
    
    Manual Shift Program
    345
  - Limp-Home Mode
    346
- Instrument Cluster
  347
  - Illumination
    347
- Driving Systems
  348
  - Cruise Control
    349
  - Hill Start Assist System
    351
    
    DISTRONIC Plus
    352
  - DISTRONIC Plus
    354
    
    Displaying the Distance Graphic
    355
    
    Lever
    357
  - Driving
    358
    
    Stopping
    359
  - Speed Settings
    360
    
    Resume Function
    361
  - With DISTRONIC Plus
    362
    
    Introduction
    365
  - Active Body Control (ABC)
    366
  - All-Wheel Drive (4MATIC)
    368
    
    Minimum Distance
    369
    
    Park Assist
    371
    
    Range
    372
    
    Warning Indicators
    373
    
    Collision Warning
    374
    
    Advanced Parking Guidance
    375
  - Detecting a Parking Space
    376
  - Parking
    377
  - Canceling
    379
  - Night View Assist
    382
    
    Blind Spot Assist
    384
- Climate Control System
  387
  - Climate Control System
    389
  - Automatic Mode
    390
  - Air Distribution
    392
  - Front Defroster
    393
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    394
- Rear Window Defroster
  395
- Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
  396
- Loading and Storing
  398
  - Synchronizing
    398
  - Parcel Nets
    399
  - Glove Box
    400
- Useful Features
  403
  - Cup Holders
    403
  - Ashtray
    404
  - Cigarette Lighter
    405
  - Tele Aid
    407
  - Tele Aid
    408
    
    Manually
    409
    
    Information Button
    410
    
    Search and Send
    412
    
    Remote Door Unlock
    413
  - Garage Door Opener
    414
  - Floormats
    418
    
    Infrared Reflecting
    419
Operation

421
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  422
  - Break-In Period
    422
- Vehicle Equipment
  422
- At the Gas Station
  423
  - Refueling
    423
- Engine Compartment
  425
  - Consumption
    426
    
    Oil Dipstick
    427
    
    Adding
    428
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    429
- Tires and Wheels
  431
  - Retreads
    431
    
    Care and Maintenance
    432
  - Storing Tires
    433
  - Placard
    434
  - Seating Capacity
    435
    
    Important Notes on
    438
    
    Checking
    439
  - Tire Labeling
    443
    
    Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
    451
  - Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
    452
  - Tire Load Rating
    453
- Winter Driving
  454
  - Wear Pattern
    454
    
    Snow Chains
    455
- Driving Instructions
  456
  - Brakes
    457
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    458
    
    High-Performance Brake System
    459
  - Abroad
    460
- Maintenance
  462
  - Maintenance Service Indicator
    462
    
    Service Indicator Display
    463
- Vehicle Care
  464
  - Cleaning
    465
    
    Sensor Cover
    467
    
    The Camera
    468
    
    Cleaning
    469
    
    Cleaning
    470
    
    Cleaning
    471
Practical Hints

473
- Vehicle Equipment
  474
- Where will I Find
  474
  - Collapsible Wheel Chock
    474
  - Jack
    475
  - Spare Wheel
    476
- Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
  477
  - Text Messages
    478
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    479
    
    Display
    480
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    481
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    482
    
    Cruise Control
    483
    
    Display
    484
    
    Park Assist
    485
    
    Display
    486
    
    Display
    487
    
    Display
    488
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    489
    
    Advanced TPMS
    490
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    491
    
    Display
    492
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    493
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    494
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    495
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    496
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    497
    
    Electronic Parking Brake
    498
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    499
    
    Display
    500
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    501
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    502
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    503
    
    Tele Aid
    504
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    505
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    506
    
    Display
    507
    
    Display
    508
    
    Night View Assist
    509
    
    Display
    510
    
    Display
    511
  - Smartkey
    512
  - Display
    515
  - Reserve Fuel
    520
    
    Display
    521
    
    Rear
    522
    
    Display
    523
    
    Display
    524
  - Side Marker Lamps
    525
    
    Advanced TPMS
    526
    
    More User Manuals on Manualsbase.com
    528
- What to Do if
  529
  - Lamps
    529
    
    Indicator Lamp
    530
    
    Canada Only
    531
    
    Seat Belt Telltale
    533
    
    Fuel Tank Reserve Warning Lamp
    537
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    538
    
    Malfunction Telltale
    539
- Unlocking/Locking Manually
  541
  - Mechanical Key
    541
  - Trunk Lid, Unlocking
    542
- Replacing Smartkey Batteries
  543
- Replacing Bulbs
  545
  - High-Mounted Brake Lamp
    546
- Replacing Wiper Blades
  547
- Flat Tire
  549
  - Removing
    551
    
    Lowering the Vehicle
    552
- Battery
  553
  - Wheels
    553
  - Charging
    555
- Jump Starting
  556
- Towing the Vehicle
  557
  - Towing Eye Bolt
    558
- Fuses
  560
  - Emergency Engine Shutdown
    563
  - More User Manuals on Manualsbase.com
    564
  - Technical Data
    565
  - Vehicle Equipment
    566
  - Parts Service
    566
  - Warranty Coverage
    566
  - Identification Labels
    567
  - Certification Label
    567
  - Information Label
    568
  - Engine
    569
  - Maximum Engine Speed
    569
  - Rims and Tires
    571
    
    Spare Wheel
    575
  - Electrical System
    576
    
    Alternator
    576
  - Main Dimensions
    577
  - Weights
    578
  - More User Manuals on Manualsbase.com
    578
  - Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
    579
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    579
    
    Brake Fluid
    580
    
    Filter
    581
    
    Engine Oil
    582
    
    Gasoline
    583
    
    Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
    584
  - System
    585

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Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 55 AMG Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 55 AMG Operator's Manual (489 pages)

2008 SL-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 12 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

9
- Product Information
  9
- Operator's Manual
  10
- Where to Find It
  14
- Symbols
  15
- Operating Safety
  16
  - Proper Use of the Vehicle
    16
- Problems with Your Vehicle
  17
- Reporting Safety Defects
  18
- Vehicle Data Recording
  19
  - Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    19
    
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    30
    
    Storage Compartments
    35
- Getting Started
  
  37
At a Glance

38
- Unlocking
  38
  - Unlocking with the Smartkey
    38
  - Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
    39
  - Starter Switch Positions
    40
  - Adjusting
    43
  - Seats
    43
  - Steering Wheel
    46
  - Mirrors
    49
- Driving
  50
- Fastening the Seat Belts
  50
  - Starting the Engine
    53
  - Parking Brake
    55
  - Driving off
    56
  - Switching on Headlamps
    57
  - Turn Signals
    57
  - Windshield Wipers
    58
  - Problems While Driving
    60
    
    Parking and Locking
    62
    
    Parking Brake
    63
    
    Switching off Headlamps
    63
    
    Releasing Seat Belts
    64
    
    Turning off the Engine
    64
    
    Locking
    65
Safety and Security

67
- Occupant Safety
  68
  - Air Bags
    70
  - Occupant Classification System
    74
  - Seat Belts
    79
  - Roll Bar
    84
  - Children in the Vehicle
    85
- Panic Alarm
  89
  - Activating
    89
  - Deactivating
    89
- Driving Safety Systems
  90
  - Abs
    90
  - Bas
    90
  - Esp
    90
  - Electro-Hydraulic Brake System
    90
- Anti-Theft Systems
  99
  - Immobilizer
    99
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    99
  - Tow-Away Alarm
    101
Controls in Detail

104
- Locking and Unlocking
  104
  - Smartkey
    105
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    109
  - Opening the Doors from the Inside
    114
  - Checking the Batteries in the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    114
  - Loss of the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    114
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    119
  - Opening the Trunk
    122
  - Closing the Trunk
    122
  - Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    122
  - Power Closing Assist for Trunk Lid
    122
  - Automatic Central Locking
    123
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    123
- Seats
  125
  - Moving the Seats Forward and Backward
    125
  - Lumbar Support
    125
  - Multicontour Backrest
    126
  - Seat Heating
    127
  - Seat Ventilation
    129
- Memory Function
  130
  - Storing Positions into Memory
    131
  - Recalling Positions from Memory
    131
- Lighting
  132
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    132
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    132
  - Combination Switch
    136
  - Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
    137
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    138
  - Interior Lighting
    139
  - Courtesy Lighting
    140
  - Trunk Lamp
    140
- Instrument Cluster
  141
  - Adjusting Instrument Cluster
    141
  - Illumination
    141
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    142
  - Resetting Trip Odometer
    142
  - Tachometer
    143
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    143
- Control System
  144
  - Multifunction Display
    144
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    145
  - Menus
    147
  - Standard Display Menu
    150
  - AMG Menu
    151
  - Press Button È or Ÿ Repeatedly
    151
  - AUDIO Menu
    154
  - NAV Menu
    156
  - Distronic* Menu
    157
  - Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
    157
  - Settings Menu
    158
  - Trip Computer Menu
    168
  - Press Button J or K Repeatedly
    169
  - TEL* Menu
    170
- Automatic Transmission
  173
  - Gear Selector Lever
    173
  - Shifting Procedure
    174
  - Gear Selector Lever Positions
    175
  - Driving Tips
    176
  - Gear Ranges
    177
  - Automatic Shift Program
    178
  - Gear Selector Lever One-Touch
    180
  - Gearshifting
    180
  - Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
    181
  - One-Touch Gearshifting
    181
  - (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG Only)
    183
  - Emergency Operation
    185
  - (Limp-Home Mode)
    185
- Good Visibility
  186
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    186
  - Rear View Mirrors
    186
  - Sun Visors
    187
  - Rear Window Defroster
    188
- Automatic Climate Control
  189
  - Deactivating the Automatic Climate Control System
    192
  - Operating the Automatic Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    193
  - Setting the Temperature
    194
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    195
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    196
  - Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
    196
  - Front Defroster
    196
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    197
  - Air Conditioning
    199
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    200
  - Ventilated Glove Box
    201
- Power Windows
  202
  - Opening and Closing the Windows
    202
  - Synchronizing Power Windows
    204
- Retractable Hardtop
  205
  - Opening and Closing the Retractable Hardtop
    205
- Driving Systems
  215
  - Cruise Control
    215
  - Distronic
    219
  - Driving Systems
    221
  - Distance Warning Function
    230
  - Active Body Control (ABC)
    231
  - Parktronic System* (Parking Assist)
    234
- Useful Features
  239
  - Storage Compartments
    239
  - Cup Holders
    244
  - Ashtray
    245
  - Cigarette Lighter
    245
  - Load Assist in the Trunk
    246
  - Power Outlet
    247
  - Floormat
    248
  - Telephone
    248
  - Tele Aid
    251
    
    Roadside Assistance Button
    254
    
    Information Button
    255
  - Garage Door Opener
    258
  - Useful Features
    264
Operation

266
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  267
- Driving Instructions
  268
  - Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    268
  - Drinking and Driving
    268
  - Pedals
    268
  - Power Assistance
    269
  - Brakes
    269
  - Driving off
    271
  - Parking
    272
  - Tires
    272
  - Hydroplaning
    273
  - Tire Traction
    274
  - Tire Speed Rating
    274
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    275
  - Standing Water
    276
  - Passenger Compartment
    277
  - Driving Abroad
    277
  - Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
    277
  - Catalytic Converter
    278
  - Emission Control
    278
  - Coolant Temperature
    279
- At the Gas Station
  280
  - Refueling
    280
  - Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    281
- Engine Compartment
  283
  - Hood
    283
  - Engine Oil
    284
  - Oil Dipstick
    287
  - Transmission Fluid Level
    288
  - Oil Level in the ABC System
    288
  - Coolant
    289
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    290
  - Battery
    291
- Tires and Wheels
  292
  - Important Guidelines
    292
  - Tire Care and Maintenance
    293
  - Direction of Rotation
    295
  - Loading the Vehicle
    295
  - Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    301
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    303
  - Moextended System
    313
  - Tire Labeling
    314
  - Load Identification
    318
  - DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    318
  - Maximum Tire Load
    320
  - Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    320
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
    321
  - Tire Ply Material
    323
  - Tire and Loading Terminology
    323
  - Rotating Tires
    326
- Winter Driving
  328
  - Winter Tires
    328
  - Block Heater (Canada Only)
    329
  - Snow Chains
    330
- Maintenance
  331
- Vehicle Care
  334
  - Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
    334
Practical Hints

342
- What to Do if
  343
  - Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
    343
  - Air Bag off Indicator Lamp
    358
  - Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
    360
  - Cruise Control
    365
- Where will I Find
  401
  - First Aid Kit
    401
  - Vehicle Tool Kit, Jack, and Spare Wheel
    401
- Locking/Unlocking in an Emergency
  404
  - Unlocking the Vehicle
    404
  - Locking the Vehicle
    406
  - Lowering the Load Assist Manually
    407
- Replacing Smartkey Batteries
  408
- Replacing Bulbs
  410
  - Bulbs
    410
  - Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    412
  - Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    415
- Replacing Wiper Blades
  416
  - Placing Wiper Arms in Vertical Position
    416
  - Removing Wiper Blades
    417
  - Installing Wiper Blades
    417
- Flat Tire
  418
  - Preparing the Vehicle
    418
  - Mounting the Spare Wheel
    418
  - Moextended System
    426
- Batteries
  428
  - Disconnecting the Batteries
    430
  - Removing the Batteries
    431
  - Charging and Reinstalling Batteries
    431
  - Reconnecting the Batteries
    432
- Jump Starting
  433
- Towing the Vehicle
  435
  - Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    437
- Fuses
  438
  - Fuse Boxes in Engine Compartment
    439
  - Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
    440
  - Fuse in Trunk
    440
  - Emergency Engine Shut-Down
    440
Technical Data

442
- Parts Service
  443
- Warranty Coverage
  444
  - Loss of Service and Warranty
    444
  - Information Booklet
    444
- Identification Labels
  445
- Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
  447
  - Sl 55 Amg
    447
  - Sl 600, Sl 65 Amg
    447
- Engine
  448
- Rims and Tires
  450
  - Same Size Tires
    451
  - Mixed Size Tires
    452
  - Spare Wheel
    454
- Electrical System
  455
- Main Dimensions
  456
- Weights
  457
- Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
  458
  - Capacities
    458
  - Engine Oils
    461
  - Engine Oil Additives
    461
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    461
  - Brake Fluid
    461
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    462
  - Fuel Requirements
    462
  - Gasoline Additives
    463
  - Coolants
    464
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    466
Index

468
- Service and Literature
  488

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