User Manuals: Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Car

User Manuals: Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Car

Manuals and User Guides for Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Car. We have 1 Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Car manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Operator's Manual (364 pages)

2009 SL-Class

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

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

4
- Index
  
  5
- Introduction
  
  20
  - Vehicle Equipment
    20
  - Maintenance
    21
- Product Information
  
  20
- Service and Warranty Information
  
  21
  - Important Notice for California Retail Buyers and Lessees of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
    21
  - Engine
    22
- Roadside Assistance
  
  22
  - Engine
    23
  - Operating Safety
    23
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  24
- Vehicle Data Recording
  
  25
  - Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    25
At a Glance

27
- Exterior View
  28
  - Exterior View
    29
  - Cockpit
    30
- Horn
  
  31
  - Instrument Cluster
    32
- Turn Signals
  
  33
  - Indicator Lamps
    33
    
    Brake Warning Lamp
    33
    
    Indicator Lamp
    35
- High-Beam Headlamps
  
  35
  - Storage Compartments
    36
    
    Storage Compartments
    37
- Telephone
  
  38
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    38
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    39
  - Center Console
    40
  - Lower Part
    41
  - Hands-Free Microphone
    42
  - Overhead Control Panel
    42
  - Door Control Panel
    43
Safety and Security

45
- Occupant Safety
  46
- Vehicle Equipment
  46
- Air Bag Deployment
  47
- Air Bags
  47
- Safety Guidelines
  49
- Passenger Front Air Bag
  
  50
  - Head-Thorax
    51
- Head-Thorax Air Bags
  
  51
- Knee Bag
  
  51
- Tor Lamp
  
  52
- Self-Test
  
  54
  - Safety Notes
    55
- Seat Belts
  
  55
  - Proper Use of
    56
  - Fastening the Seat Belts
    57
- Practical Hints
  
  59
  - Automatic Comfort-Fit Feature
    59
  - Roll Bar
    61
  - Raising
    61
- Warning Lamp
  
  61
  - Lowering
    61
  - Infant and Child Restraint Systems
    62
  - Safety Notes
    62
  - Children in the Vehicle
    62
  - Panic Alarm
    64
  - Messages in the Multifunction Dis
    65
  - Driving Safety Systems
    65
- ETS (Electronic Traction System)
  
  67
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    73
- Immobilizer
  
  73
  - Anti-Theft Systems
    73
- Tow-Away Alarm
  
  74
Table of Contents

77
- Remote Control
  
  78
  - Vehicle Equipment
    78
  - Locking and Unlocking
    78
  - Battery Check Lamp
    79
    
    Factory Setting
    81
    
    Checking Smartkey Batteries
    82
    
    Automatic Central Locking
    83
  - Opening
    84
  - Closing
    85
  - Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    88
  - Valet Locking
    88
- Power Closing Assist for Trunk Lid
  
  89
  - Starter Switch Positions
    89
  - Starter Switch Positions
    90
- Head Restraints
  
  91
  - Adjusting
    91
  - Seats
    91
- Seats
  
  92
- Lumbar Support
  
  93
  - Multicontour Seat
    94
  - Seat Ventilation
    94
  - Heating
    95
- AIRSCARF Neck-Level Heating
  
  96
  - Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    97
  - Adjusting
    97
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    97
  - Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    98
  - Interior Rear View Mirror
    98
  - Mirrors
    98
  - Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
    99
  - Memory Function
    99
  - Active Bi-Xenon Headlamps
    100
    
    Lighting
    100
    
    Storing Positions into Memory
    100
    
    Automatic Headlamp Mode
    101
    
    Exterior Lamp Switch
    101
    
    Low-Beam Headlamps
    101
    
    Switching on
    101
    
    Daytime Running Lamp Mode
    102
  - Fog Lamps
    103
    
    Combination Switch
    103
    
    High-Beam Headlamps
    103
    
    Turn Signals
    104
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  104
  - High-Beam Flasher
    104
- Headlamp Cleaning System
  
  105
  - Corner-Illuminating Lamps
    105
  - Interior Lighting
    106
  - Reading Lamps
    106
  - Wipers
    107
  - Intermittent Wiping
    107
    
    Problems with Wipers
    108
- Operation
  
  109
  - Door Windows
    109
  - Power Windows
    109
  - Rear Side Windows
    110
  - Synchronizing Power Windows
    110
  - Safety Notes
    111
- Starting
  
  111
  - Driving and Parking
    111
    
    Driving and Parking
    112
    
    Starting Difficulties
    112
    
    Driving off
    113
  - Problems While Driving
    114
  - Problems
    114
    
    Parking Brake
    115
- Starting the Engine
  
  111
- Accidents
  
  115
- Parking
  
  115
  - Turning off
    116
- Turning off the Engine
  
  116
  - Gearshift Pattern
    117
  - Gear Selector Lever
    117
    
    Automatic Transmission
    117
    
    Shifting Procedure
    118
    
    Transmission Position Indicator
    118
- Transmission Positions
  
  118
- Sion
  
  119
  - Driving Tips
    119
  - Gear Range Indicator
    120
  - Gear Ranges
    120
    
    Automatic Shift Program
    120
  - Program Mode Indicator
    121
  - Limiting
    122
- Kickdown
  
  119
- Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
  
  122
  - Shifting into Optimal
    123
  - Manual Shift Program
    123
- One-Touch Gearshifting
  
  122
- Limp-Home Mode
  
  126
  - Instrument Cluster
    126
- Tachometer
  
  127
  - Coolant
    127
    
    Adjusting the Instrument Cluster Illumination
    127
    
    Resetting Trip Odometer
    127
    
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    128
  - Buttons
    128
  - Control System
    128
  - Multifunction Display
    129
  - Outside Temperature
    129
- Odometer
  
  129
  - Control System Menus
    130
- Digital Speedometer
  
  131
  - Standard Display
    131
  - Outside
    131
- AMG Menu
  
  132
- Racetimer
  
  132
  - Overspeed Range
    132
- Audio/DVD Menu
  
  134
  - Overall Analysis
    134
  - Selecting Radio Station
    135
  - Navigation
    136
- Navigation Menu
  
  136
- Vehicle Status Message Memory
  
  136
  - Control System
    136
    
    Distronic Menu
    136
    
    Settings Menu
    137
  - Resetting to Factory Settings
    137
  - Individual Settings
    137
    
    Instrument Cluster Submenu
    138
    
    Speedometer
    139
    
    Tail Lamps
    140
- Lighting
  
  140
- Locator Lighting
  
  140
  - Exterior Lamps
    141
  - Delayed Shut-Off
    141
  - Convenience
    142
- Interior Lighting
  
  142
  - Delayed Shut-Off
    142
  - Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    142
- Vehicle
  
  142
  - Trip Computer
    143
  - Fuel Consumption Statistics
    143
- Trip Computer Menu
  
  143
  - Telephone
    144
  - Menu
    144
  - Phone Book
    145
    
    Cruise Control
    146
    
    Operation
    146
  - Redialing
    146
  - Driving Systems
    146
    
    Activating Cruise Control
    147
    
    Driving Systems
    147
  - Last Stored Speed
    148
- Distronic
  
  149
  - Distronic
    151
  - Speedometer
    151
    
    Menu
    152
    
    Distronic
    153
  - Resume Function
    154
    
    With Distronic
    156
  - Distance Warning Function
    157
- Race Start (Sl 63 Amg)
  
  158
  - Active Body Control (ABC)
    159
- Hill Start Assist System
  
  159
  - Suspension Tuning
    161
  - Parktronic System
    162
    
    Minimum Distance
    163
    
    Range
    163
    
    Warning Indicators
    163
    
    Climate Control System
    165
    
    Malfunctions
    165
    
    Parktronic System
    165
    
    Air Recirculation
    167
    
    Front Defroster
    167
    
    Interior Temperature
    168
    
    Air Vents
    170
    
    Air Volume
    170
    
    Automatic Mode
    170
  - Setting the Temperature
    170
    
    Climate Control System
    171
- Adjusting Air Distribution
  
  172
  - Symbol Function
    172
  - Maximum Cooling MAX COOL
    173
  - Front Defroster
    173
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    173
- Windshield
  
  173
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    174
  - Rear Window Defroster
    175
  - Retractable Hardtop
    175
  - Locking
    178
- Wind Screen
  
  178
  - Luggage Cover
    180
- Sunshade
  
  182
  - Loading and Storing
    182
- Parcel Nets
  
  182
- AUX Socket
  
  183
- Media Interface
  
  183
  - Storage Compartments
    183
  - Locking/Unlocking
    184
  - Load Assist
    186
- Glove Box
  
  183
- Sun Visors
  
  187
  - Useful Features
    187
- Cup Holders
  
  187
- Cigarette Lighter
  
  188
  - With Vehicle
    188
  - Tele Aid
    189
- Ashtray
  
  188
- Power Outlet
  
  189
  - Tele Aid
    190
  - Emergency Calls
    190
  - System Self-Test
    190
  - SOS Button
    191
  - Ually
    191
  - Roadside Assistance Button
    192
  - Information Button
    193
  - Call Priority
    193
  - Remote Door Unlock
    194
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
  
  195
  - Programming Tips
    198
- Floormats
  
  199
Operation

201
- Break-In Period
  
  202
  - Vehicle Equipment
    202
  - The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
    202
  - Locking/Unlocking the Vehicle
    203
    
    Fuel Filler Flap
    203
- Refueling
  
  203
  - At the Gas Station
    203
  - Opening
    204
  - Hood
    205
    
    Engine Compartment
    205
    
    Consumption
    206
    
    Engine Oil Level
    207
    
    Oil Dipstick
    207
    
    Adding
    208
    
    Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil Level
    208
  - Gearshifting Malfunctions
    209
    
    Messages in the Multifunction Dis
    209
    
    Transmission Fluid Level
    209
    
    Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    210
  - Retreads
    211
- Wheels, Tires and
  
  211
  - Tires and Wheels
    211
  - Care and Maintenance
    212
  - Inspection
    212
    
    Cleaning
    213
  - Service Life
    213
    
    Direction of Rotation, Spinning
    214
- Storing Tires
  
  213
  - Information Placard
    214
- Seating Capacity
  
  215
  - Load Limit
    215
  - Certification Label
    216
  - Important Notes on
    218
  - Pressure
    218
    
    Inflation Pressure
    218
    
    Potential Problems Associated with Underinflated and Overinflated Tires
    218
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    219
  - Checking
    219
  - Telltale
    220
- Tire Labeling
  
  225
  - Load Identification
    228
  - Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    230
- Accessory Weight
  
  232
- Tire and Loading Terminology
  
  232
  - Air Pressure
    232
- Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
  
  233
- Normal Occupant Weight
  
  233
  - Ply Composition and Material Used
    234
- Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
  
  233
- Curb Weight
  
  233
- Tire Load Rating
  
  234
- Production Options Weight
  
  234
- TIN (Tire Identification Number)
  
  234
- Tire Identification Number
  
  234
- Sidewall (Tires)
  
  234
- Total Load Limit
  
  234
  - Traction
    234
    
    Tread Wear Indicators
    234
- Used
  
  234
  - Rotation
    235
  - Vehicle Maximum Load on
    235
- Wear Pattern
  
  235
- Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
  
  235
  - Rotating Tires
    235
- Winter Tires
  
  236
  - Snow Chains
    236
  - Winter Driving
    236
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    237
- Drinking and Driving
  
  238
- Pedals
  
  238
  - Driving Instructions
    238
  - Brakes
    239
- Power Assistance
  
  239
- High-Performance Brake System
  
  241
  - Messages in the Multifunction Dis
    241
- Driving off
  
  241
- Hydroplaning
  
  242
- Radio Transmitters
  
  242
  - Through Standing Water
    242
    
    Abroad
    242
- Maintenance System
  
  243
  - Maintenance
    243
  - Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
    244
  - Service Indicator Message
    244
  - Service Term Exceeded
    244
  - Sage
    244
  - Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
    245
  - Vehicle Care
    245
  - Cleaning
    247
- Tar Stains
  
  247
  - Paintwork, Painted Body Components
    247
  - Vehicle Washing
    247
  - Sensor Cover
    248
  - Ornamental Moldings
    248
- Windows, Cleaning
  
  249
  - Cleaning
    251
Practical Hints/Messages in the Multifunction Dis

253
- Messages in the Multifunction Dis
  253
- Practical Hints
  253
- Vehicle Tool Kit
  
  254
  - Vehicle Equipment
    254
  - Where will I Find
    254
  - Symbol Messages
    257
  - Messages in the Multifunction Dis
    257
  - Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
    257
  - Text Messages
    258
    
    Play
    258
    
    Safety Systems
    258
    
    Play
    259
    
    Air Bags
    260
    
    Play
    260
- First Aid Kit
  
  254
- Practical Hints
  
  254
- Passenger Front Air Bag
  
  260
  - Malfunction Stop
    264
  - Distronic
    265
  - Cruise Control Inoperative
    265
    
    Automatic Transmission
    267
    
    Gear Selector Lever
    267
  - Play
    265
  - Play
    267
    
    Tires
    268
  - Brake Pads
    273
  - Play
    273
    
    Brake Fluid
    274
    
    Play
    274
    
    Brake Service
    275
    
    Parking Brake
    275
    
    Play
    275
    
    Play
    276
- Tele Aid
  
  276
  - Play
    277
  - Hood
    277
  - Doors
    277
- Trunk
  
  277
  - Play
    278
- Retractable Hardtop
  
  278
- Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
  
  279
  - Messages in the Multifunction Dis
    279
    
    Trunk Partition
    279
    
    Play
    280
  - Washer Fluid
    280
  - Engine Service
    281
    
    Play
    281
  - Messages in the Multifunction Dis
    281
    
    Entry Position
    281
    
    Service Required
    281
    
    Battery
    285
    
    Play
    285
  - Alternator
    285
    
    Engine Oil
    286
    
    Play
    286
    
    Play
    287
- Smartkey
  
  279
  - Play
    279
- Reserve Fuel
  
  287
  - Play
    288
  - Active Headlamps
    288
  - Reverse Lamp
    288
  - High-Mounted Brake Lamp
    288
  - Play
    289
  - Parking Lamps
    289
- Side Marker Lamps
  
  289
  - License Plate Lamps
    290
  - Play
    290
  - High-Beam Lamps
    290
  - Light Sensor
    290
    
    Play
    291
  - Low-Beam Lamps
    290
  - Corner-Illuminating Lamps
    291
- Rear
  
  289
- Tail Lamps
  
  291
  - Turn Signals
    292
  - Play
    292
  - Tires
    293
- Vehicle Status Messages in the
  
  295
  - Lamps in Instrument Cluster
    295
- Multifunction Display
  
  295
- Lamps
  
  295
  - Indicator Lamp
    295
  - What to Do if
    295
    
    Brakes
    297
    
    Canada Only)
    297
    
    Warning Lamp
    297
    
    Seat Belt Telltale
    298
    
    Warning Lamp
    300
    
    Warning Lamp
    302
- Roll Bar
  
  302
  - Warning Lamp
    305
  - Coolant
    305
  - Tor Lamp
    307
- Key, Mechanical
  
  309
- Mechanical Key
  
  309
  - Unlocking/Locking Manually
    309
    
    Unlocking the Trunk
    309
    
    Unlocking the Vehicle
    309
  - Manually
    310
  - Replacing Smartkey Batteries
    311
    
    Replacing Batteries
    312
    
    Front
    313
    
    Headlamps
    313
    
    Replacing Bulbs
    313
    
    Backup Lamp
    314
    
    Brake Lamps
    314
    
    High-Mounted Brake Lamp
    314
    
    High-Beam Headlamps
    315
    
    License Plate Lamps
    317
    
    Tail Lamps
    317
    
    Turn Signal Lamps
    317
  - Replacing Wiper Blades
    318
    
    Installing Wiper Blades
    319
  - Flat Tire
    319
    
    Lifting the Vehicle
    320
    
    Mounting the Spare Wheel
    320
    
    Preparing the Vehicle
    320
    
    Removing
    323
    
    Lowering the Vehicle
    326
    
    Tightening Torque
    326
- Wheels
  
  326
- Moextended System
  
  327
  - Battery
    328
    
    Charging
    329
  - Jump Starting
    330
  - Towing the Vehicle
    332
- Towing Eye Bolt
  
  333
  - Fuses
    336
- Technical Data
  
  339
  - Vehicle Equipment
    340
  - Parts Service
    340
  - Warranty Coverage
    340
- Paintwork Code
  
  341
  - Identification Labels
    341
  - Information Label
    342
    
    Emission Control Information
    342
- Certification Label
  
  341
  - Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
    341
- Number
  
  342
  - Engine
    342
  - Technical Data
    343
  - Maximum Engine Speed
    343
    
    Engine
    343
    
    Winter Tires
    345
- Moextended Tires
  
  345
  - Sizes
    345
    
    Rims and Tires
    345
    
    Spare Wheel
    349
    
    Alternator
    350
    
    Electrical System
    350
    
    Spark Plugs
    350
    
    Technical Data
    350
    
    Main Dimensions
    351
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    352
    
    Engine Oil
    352
- Lubricants
  
  352
  - Capacities
    352
  - Weights
    352
  - Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
    352
  - Brake Fluid
    353
  - Power Steering Fluid
    353
  - Capacity
    354
  - System
    354
  - Additives
    355
  - Filter
    355
  - Engine Oil
    355
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    355
    
    Engine Oils
    355
    
    Brake Fluid
    356
- Lubricant
  
  356
  - Requirements
    356
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    356
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    356
  - Fuel Requirements
    356
- Engine Coolant
  
  357
- Gasoline
  
  357
  - Gasoline Additives
    357
  - Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
    358
- Washer System
  
  359
  - Mixing Ratio
    359
  - Service and Literature
    363

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