Operator’s Manual SL-Class - Mercedes-Benz USA

Operator's Manual SL-Class

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Order No. 6515 3053 13 Part No. 230 584 45 82 USA Edition A, 2005

SL 500 SL 55 AMG SL 600 SL 65 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:

Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator's Manual ............................... 10

Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............................... 13 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 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19

At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28 Center console ..................................... 29

Upper part ...................................... 29 Lower part ...................................... 30 Overhead control panel ........................ 31 Door control panel................................ 32

Getting started ................................... 33 Unlocking ............................................. 34

Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 34 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 35 Starter switch positions.................. 36 Adjusting .............................................. 39 Seats .............................................. 39 Steering wheel................................ 42 Mirrors............................................ 43 Driving.................................................. 45 Fastening the seat belts ................. 45 Starting the engine ......................... 48 Switching on headlamps................. 51 Turn signals .................................... 52 Windshield wipers........................... 53 Problems while driving.................... 55 Parking and locking.............................. 56 Parking brake ................................. 57 Switching off headlamps................. 57 Turning off the engine..................... 58 Emergency engine shut-down......... 60

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Safety and Security ........................... 61 Occupant safety................................... 62

Airbags ........................................... 63 Seat belts ....................................... 69 Roll bar........................................... 73 Children in the vehicle.................... 74 Panic alarm .......................................... 78 Activating ....................................... 78 Deactivating ................................... 78 Driving safety systems......................... 79 ABS ................................................ 80 BAS ................................................ 81 ESP................................................. 82 SBC brake system .......................... 85 Anti-theft systems................................ 88 Immobilizer..................................... 88 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 88 Tow-away alarm ............................. 90

Controls in detail ............................... 93 Locking and unlocking ......................... 94

SmartKey ....................................... 94 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 98 Opening the doors from the inside 106 Opening the trunk ........................ 107 Closing the trunk.......................... 109 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 109 Automatic central locking ............ 110 Locking and unlocking from the inside ........................................... 111 Seats ................................................. 113 Easy-entry/exit feature ............... 113 Moving the seats forward and backward ..................................... 115 Lumbar support............................ 115 Multicontour backrest* (standard on SL 600, SL 55 AMG, and SL 65 AMG)........................... 116 Seat heating................................. 117 Seat ventilation* (standard on SL 600 and SL 65 AMG).................................. 119

Memory function ............................... 120 Storing positions into memory ..... 121 Recalling positions from memory. 121 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 121

Lighting ............................................ 123 Exterior lamp switch .................... 123 Combination switch ..................... 128 Hazard warning flasher ................ 128 Interior lighting ............................ 129 Courtesy lighting.......................... 130

Instrument cluster ............................. 131 Instrument cluster illumination .... 131 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 131 Trip odometer .............................. 132 Tachometer.................................. 132 Outside temperature indicator ..... 133

Control system .................................. 134 Multifunction display.................... 134 Multifunction steering wheel........ 135 Menus .......................................... 137 Standard display menu ................ 139 AUDIO menu ................................ 139 NAV menu.................................... 142 Distronic* menu .......................... 142

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Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 143 Settings menu.............................. 144 Trip computer menu..................... 159 TEL menu* ................................... 161 Automatic transmission..................... 164 One-touch gearshifting................. 166 Gear ranges ................................. 167 Gear selector lever position ......... 168 Automatic shift program .............. 170 Driving tips................................... 171 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift).................................. 172 Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG ......... 175 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 177 Good visibility .................................... 178 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 178 Rear window defroster ................. 178 Rear view mirrors......................... 178 Sun visors .................................... 180

Automatic climate control .................. 182 Setting the temperature................ 185 Adjusting air volume ..................... 185 Adjusting air distribution............... 186 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 186 Defrosting windshield ................... 187 Air recirculation mode .................. 187 Rear window defroster.................. 189 Residual heat and ventilation........ 190 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 191 Air conditioning............................. 191 Ventilated storage compartments. 192

Power windows .................................. 193 Opening and closing the windows. 193 Synchronizing power windows ...... 195

Retractable hardtop............................ 196 Opening and closing the retractable hardtop....................... 196

Driving systems.................................. 205 Cruise control ............................... 205 Distronic* ..................................... 208 Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 220 Parktronic* (Parking assist) .......... 223

Useful features................................... 228 Storage compartments ................. 228 Ashtray ......................................... 233 Cigarette lighter............................ 233 Heated steering wheel* (SL 500, SL 600)........................... 234 Load assist in the trunk ................ 235 Electrical outlet............................. 236 Telephone* ................................... 236 Tele Aid......................................... 237 Garage door opener...................... 246

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Operation ......................................... 253 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 254 Driving instructions............................ 255

Drive sensibly ? save fuel ............. 255 Drinking and driving ..................... 255 Pedals .......................................... 255 Power assistance ......................... 256 Brakes .......................................... 256 Driving off..................................... 258 Parking ......................................... 259 Tires ............................................. 259 Hydroplaning ................................ 260 Tire traction.................................. 261 Tire speed rating .......................... 261 Winter driving instructions ........... 262 Standing water ............................. 263 Passenger compartment .............. 264 Driving abroad.............................. 264 Control and operation of radio transmitters.................................. 264 Catalytic converter ....................... 265 Emission control........................... 265 Coolant temperature .................... 266

At the gas station .............................. 267 Refuelling ..................................... 267 Check regularly and before a long trip........................................ 269

Engine compartment ......................... 270 Hood ............................................ 270 Engine oil ..................................... 272 Transmission fluid level ................ 275 Oil level in the ABC system .......... 275 Coolant ........................................ 276 Battery ......................................... 277 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system........... 278

Tires and wheels................................ 279 Important guidelines .................... 279 Tire care and maintenance........... 280 Direction of rotation..................... 282 Loading the vehicle ...................... 282 Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 288 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 290 Tire labeling.................................. 295 Load identification ....................... 299 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 300

Maximum tire load ....................... 301 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 302 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 302 Tire ply material ........................... 304 Tire and loading terminology........ 305 Rotating tires ............................... 308 Winter driving .................................... 309 Winter tires .................................. 309 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 310 Snow chains................................. 310 Maintenance...................................... 312 Clearing the maintenance service indicator....................................... 313 Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 313 Calling up the maintenance service indicator .......................... 313 Resetting the maintenance service indicator .......................... 314 Vehicle care....................................... 315 Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 315

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