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Index Fuel 225 Additives 344 Fuel requirements 344 Fuel reserve warning lamp 21, 255 Gasoline additives 344 Premium unleaded gasoline 225, 342, 344 Fuel consumption statistics After start 132 Since reset 132 Fuel filler flap 225 Locking 225 Opening 225 Unlocking 225 Fuel requirements 344 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 286 Fuel tank Filler flap 225 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. capacities 342 Functions (control system) 111 Fuse chart 288, 329 Fuses 329 Fuse chart 288, 329 Fuse extractor 288, 329 Main fuse box 329 Spare fuses 288, 329 G Garage door opener 25, 208 Gasoline see Fuel Gear range Automatic transmission 139 Indicator 21 Limiting 139 Shifting into optimal 138 Glove box 19, 190 Closing 190 Opening 190 GPS 353 H Hands-free microphone 25 Hardtop open/close control 24 Hardtop see Retractable hardtop Hardtop switch 160 Hazard warning flasher 105 Hazard warning flasher switch 23 Head restraints Adjusting height 33 Adjusting tilt 34 Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed switch-off, exterior lamps Headlamps Automatic mode 103 Headlamp cleaning system 146, 233 Manual mode 103 Refilling washer fluid 233 Head-thorax airbag 65, 353 Heated steering wheel* 197 Height adjustments Head restraints 33 Seats 33 Steering column 35 Vehicle level 184 High beam flasher 105 High beam headlamp indicator 21 High beam headlamps 43, 102, 296 Replacing bulbs 298 Switching on 104 Hood 227 Messages in display 279 Horn 19 Hydroplaning 219 363

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	7
Service and warranty information	8
Important notice for California retailbuyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	9
Maintenance	10
Roadside Assistance	10
Change of address or ownership	10
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	11
Proper use of the vehicle	14
Reporting safety defects	16
At a glance	17
Cockpit	18
Instrument cluster	20
Multifunction steering wheel	22
Center console	23
Center console:Upper part	23
Center console:Lower part	24
Overhead control panel	25
Door control panel	26
Getting started	27
Unlocking	28
Key, electronic:Unlocking;Unlocking:With the electronic key	28
KEYLESS-GO* card:Unlocking;Unlocking:With the KEYLESS-GO* card	30
Adjusting:Seats	32
Seats	32
Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting	34
Mirrors;Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	35
Driving	37
Seat belts;Fastening the seat belts	37
Switching on headlamps	43
Turn signals	43
Cleaning:Windshield;Windshield wipers	44
Problems while driving	45
Locking	47
Deactivating:Headlamps	48
Key, electronic:Turning off the engine;Engine:Turning off with the key;Deactivating:Engine with the	48
Emergency engine shut-down	50
Safety and Security	51
Occupant safety	52
Airbags	53
Seat belts	58
Roll bar	61
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey	67
Activating	67
Deactivating	67
Driving safety systems	68
Driving safety systems:ABS	68
BAS	69
Driving safety systems:ESP	70
SBC brake system	72
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	75
Immobilizer	75
Anti-theft alarm system	75
Anti-theft systems:Tow-away alarm	77
Controls in detail	79
Locking and unlocking	80
Keys	80
Doors:Opening	89
Opening the trunk from the inside	89
Trunk lid emergency release	90
Trunk:Closing the lid;Closing:Trunk lid	91
Locking:Automatic while driving;Central locking:Automatic	91
Central locking:Central locking switch	92
Seats	93
Lumbar support adjustment;Adjusting:Lumbar support	93
Multicontour backrest;Adjusting:Multicontour backrest	93
Seats:Moving	95
Seats:Heater	97
Memory function	99
Storing positions into memory	100
Recalling positions from memory	100
Lighting	102
Combination switch	104
Hazard warning flasher	105
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior	106
Courtesy lighting	107
Instrument cluster	108
Instrument lighting;Setting:Instrument lighting;Lighting:Instruments	108
Coolant:Temperature gauge	108
Resetting:Trip odometer	109
Temperature:Outside temperature indicator	109
Control system	110
Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display	110
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steer	111
Control system	113
Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu	115
Menus:AUDIO;Control system:AUDIO menu	115
Menus:NAVI;Control system:NAVI menu	117
Menus:Malfunction memory;Control system:Malfunction memory menu	118
Trip computer menu	131
Menus:TEL;Control system:TEL menu;Telephone:Operating;Operating:Telephone	133
Automatic transmission	137
One-touch shifting	138
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	139
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Program mode selector swi	141
Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program SL55AMG	142
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	144
Good visibility	145
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	145
Headlamps:Headlamp cleaning system;Cleaning:Headlamps	146
Rear window defroster	146
Sun visors	146
Automatic climate control	147
Temperature:Setting interior temperature	149
Air volume adjustment	150
Adjusting:Air distribution	151
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL	151
Defrosting	151
Air recirculation mode	152
Rear window defroster	153
Residual heat utilization;Automatic climate control:Residual heat utilization	154
Automatic climate control:Deactivating	154
Air conditioner (cooling):Turning on	155
Storage spaces:Ventilated compartments	156
Power windows	157
Retractable hardtop	159
Opening and closing the retractable hardtop	159
Driving systems	168
Parking assistance (Parktronic*)	186
Useful features	190
Interior storage spaces	190
Ashtray	196
Lighter see Cigarette lighter <$nopage>	197
Heated steering wheel;Steering wheel:Heating	197
Trunk:Easy-Pack load assist;Easy-Pack	198
Electrical outlet	199
Telephone*	199
Tele Aid	200
Garage door opener	208
Operation	213
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	214
Driving instructions	215
Drive sensibly - save fuel	215
Drinking and driving	215
Pedals	215
Power assistance	216
Brakes	216
Driving off	218
Parking	218
Tires:Driving instructions	219
Hydroplaning; Aquaplaning see Hydroplanning	219
Tire traction	220
Tire speed rating	220
Winter driving instructions	221
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water <$nopage>	222
Passenger compartment	222
Driving abroad	222
Radio transmitters, control and operation	222
Catalytic converter	223
Emission control	224
Coolant:Temperature	224
Fuel	225
Regular checks	226
Engine:Compartment	227
Hood	227
Engine oil:Checking level;Oil:Dipstick	228
Transmission see Automatic transmission:Fluid level;ATF (automatic transmission fluid);Automatic tra	230
ABC:Oil level	230
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level	230
Batteries, vehicle	232
Windshield:Washer system;Headlamps:Headlamp cleaning system;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Windsh	233
Tires and wheels	234
Important guidelines	234
Service life (tires);Tires:Service life	235
Direction of rotation (tires)	235
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure<$nopage>	235
Tires:Rotating	238
Winter driving	239
Winter driving:Tires;Tires:Winter	239
Block heater	240
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains	240
Lamps, indicator and warning:Service indicator	241
Service indicator:Clearing	241
Service:Overdue	241
Service:Calling up the service indicator	242
Resetting:Service indicator (FSS)	242
Vehicle care	243
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	243
Practical hints	249
What to do if ...?	250
Lamps in instrument cluster	250
Where will I find ...?	288
First aid kit	288
Vehicle tool kit;Tools	288
Locking/unlocking in an emergency	290
Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Unlocking:Vehicle in an	290
Vehicle:Locking in an emergency;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle;Locking:Vehicle in an emerg	292
Easy-Pack:Lowering manually;Manual operations:Lowering Easy-Pack;Emergency operations:Lowering Easy-	292
Changing batteries	293
Bulbs, replacing:Front lamps;Replacing:Bulbs	295
Bulbs	295
Bulbs, replacing:Front lamps;Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	298
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear;Replacing:Rear lamp bulbs	299
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	301
Removing	301
Installing	301
Flat tire	302
TIREFIT kit 1:Instructions for use	302
TIREFIT kit 2:Instructions for use	308
Flat tire:Spare wheel;Wheel change	312
Batteries, vehicle:Service;Service:Batteries	319
Batteries, vehicle:Disconnecting	320
Batteries, vehicle:Removing	321
Batteries, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle batteries	321
Batteries, vehicle:Reconnecting	321
Jump starting	323
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing	325
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing	327
Fuses	329
Technical data	331
Technical data	332
Warranty coverage	333
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	333
Labels, identification	334
Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	335
SL500	335
SL55AMG	335
Engine	336
Tires:Rims and tires	337
Same size tires	337
Mixed size tires	338
Spare wheel	338
Technical data:Electrical system	339
Technical data:Main dimensions	340
Technical data:Weights	341
Capacities:Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	342
Capacities	342
Engine oil	343
Engine oil:Additives	343
Air conditioner refrigerant	343
Brake fluid	343
Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline	344
Fuel requirements	344
Fuel:Gasoline additives	344
Coolant	345
Technical data:Windshield and headlamp washer system	347
Consumer information	348
Uniform tire quality grading	348
Technical terms	351

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Index

Fuel

225

Additives

344

Fuel requirements

344

Fuel reserve warning lamp

21, 255

Gasoline additives

344

Premium unleaded gasoline

225,

342, 344

Fuel consumption statistics

After start

132

Since reset

132

Fuel filler flap

225

Locking

225

Opening

225

Unlocking

225

Fuel requirements

344

Fuel reserve tank

Message in display

286

Fuel tank

Filler flap

225

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -

capacities

342

Functions (control system)

111

Fuse chart

288, 329

Fuses

329

Fuse chart

288, 329

Fuse extractor

288, 329

Main fuse box

329

Spare fuses

288, 329

Garage door opener

25, 208

Gasoline see Fuel

Gear range

Automatic transmission

139

Indicator

Limiting

139

Shifting into optimal

138

Glove box

19, 190

Closing

190

Opening

190

GPS

353

Hands-free microphone

Hardtop open/close control

Hardtop see Retractable hardtop

Hardtop switch

160

Hazard warning flasher

105

Hazard warning flasher switch

Head restraints

Adjusting height

Adjusting tilt

Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed

switch-off, exterior lamps

Headlamps

Automatic mode

103

Headlamp cleaning system

146, 233

Manual mode

103

Refilling washer fluid

233

Head-thorax airbag

65, 353

Heated steering wheel*

197

Height adjustments

Head restraints

Seats

Steering column

Vehicle level

184

High beam flasher

105

High beam headlamp indicator

High beam headlamps

43, 102, 296

Replacing bulbs

298

Switching on

104

Hood

227

Messages in display

279

Horn

Hydroplaning

219