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Index Telephones and two-way radios 266 Temperature Outside temperature indicator 134 Sensor, Interior 31 Tires 292 Tightening torque 410, 458 Time Settings (control system) 150 TIN 312, 458 Tire Vehicle maximum load on 313 Tire and Loading Information 285 Tire and loading terminology 310 Tire care and maintenance 282 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure 401 Checking 271, 291, 293 Tire inflation pressure see the placard on the fuel filler flap Tire inspection 282 Tire load rating 312, 458 Tire ply composition and material used 312 Tire Pressure Monitoring System see TMPS (USA only) Tire speed rating 263, 303, 312, 459 Tire terminology 310 Tire traction 263 TIREFIT Instructions for use 399 TIREFIT kit 384, 399 Tires 281 Cleaning 283 Direction of rotation 284 Driving instructions 261 Low tire pressure telltale 342 Messages in display 380 Messages in the display 357 MOExtended system* 411 Retreads 281 Rims and tires 434 Rotating 313 Run Flat Indicator 293 Service life 282 Temperature 292, 309 TPMS malfunction telltale 342 Tread depth 283, 316 Wear pattern 313 Winter 315 Tools 383 Tow-away alarm 93 Tow-away alarm switch 30 Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) Installing 423 Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit Towing the vehicle 421 TPMS (USA only) 296 Traction 168, 312, 459 Transmission see Automatic transmission Tread 312, 459 Tread depth 283 Treadwear indicators 312, 459 Trip computer 157 Trip odometer 25 Resetting 133 Trunk Closing the lid 109 Lighting 131 Load assist 236 Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 105 Messages in display 382 Opening from inside vehicle 108 Parcel net 231 Trunk lid lock 386 Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 106 Unlocking in an emergency 386 Unlocking separately 99 Valet locking 110 476

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Emission control: System warranties	11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Proper use of the vehicle	17
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	29
Center console	30
Center console:Upper part	30
Center console:Lower part	31
Overhead control panel	32
Door control panel	33
Getting started	34
Unlocking	35
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	35
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking	36
Starter switch positions	37
Adjusting	40
Steering wheel:Adjusting	43
Mirrors	45
Driving	47
Seat belts	47
Engine:Starting	50
Driving:Instructions	52
Switching on headlamps	54
Turn signals	54
Combination switch:Windshield wipers	55
Problems while driving	57
Locking	59
Switching off headlamps	60
Turning off the engine	61
Releasing seat belts	62
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	62
Safety and Security	64
Occupant safety	65
Airbags	66
Seat belts	72
Roll bar	76
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle <$nopage>	77
Panic alarm	82
Activating	82
Deactivating	82
Driving safety systems	83
Driving safety systems:ABS	84
BAS	85
Driving safety systems:ESP®	86
Electro-hydraulic brake system	89
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems <$nopage>	92
Anti-theft systems:Immobilizer	92
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	92
Anti-theft systems:Tow-away alarm	94
Controls in detail	96
Locking and unlocking	97
SmartKey	97
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	101
Door:Opening from inside	108
Trunk:Closing the lid	110
Trunk:Valet locking	111
Emergency operations:Trunk lid, Releasing from the inside	112
Automatic central locking	113
Central locking:Central locking/unlocking switch	114
Seats	116
Seats:Moving	116
Lumbar support adjustment	117
Backrest:Multicontour seat*	117
Seats:Heating	118
Seat ventilation*	121
Memory function	122
Storing positions into memory	123
Recalling positions from memory	123
Lighting	124
Exterior lamp switch	124
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	128
Combination switch:High beam	130
Hazard warning flasher	130
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior	131
Courtesy lighting	132
Instrument cluster	133
Instrument cluster: Illumination brightness	133
Coolant:Temperature gauge	134
Resetting:Trip odometer	134
Temperature:Outside temperature indicator	135
Control system	136
Multifunction display	136
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons	137
Control system	139
Menus:Standard display	141
Menus:AUDIO	142
Menus:NAV	144
Menus:Vehicle status message memory	145
Control system menus:Settings	147
Menus:Trip computer	158
Menus:TEL*	160
Automatic transmission	163
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position	165
Driving tips	167
Gear range:Automatic transmission	168
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission	169
One-touch gearshifting	170
Steering wheel gearshift control	171
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG	174
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	177
Good visibility	178
Headlamps:Cleaning system	178
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	178
Sun visors	179
Automatic climate control system:Defrosting	180
Automatic climate control system	181
Automatic climate control system:Deactivating system	184
Automatic climate control system:Temperature	185
Air distribution	186
Air volume	187
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL	187
Automatic climate control system:Defrosting	187
Air recirculation mode	188
Automatic climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling [Automatic climate control system:Air con	190
Automatic climate control system:Residual heat utilization	191
Storage compartments:Ventilated compartments	192
Power windows	193
Power windows:Side windows	193
Power windows:Synchronizing	195
Retractable hardtop	196
Opening and closing the retractable hardtop	196
Driving:Systems	205
Parking assistance (Parktronic*)	224
Useful features	229
Storage compartments	229
Cup holder	233
Ashtray	234
Lighter see Cigarette lighter <$nopage>	235
Heated steering wheel*	236
Trunk:Load assist	237
Electrical outlet see Power outlet <$nopage>	238
Telephone*	238
Tele Aid	239
Garage door opener	248
Operation	256
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	257
Driving:Instructions	258
Drive sensibly – save fuel	258
Drinking and driving	258
Pedals	258
Power assistance	259
Brakes	259
Driving:Driving off	261
Parking	262
Tires:Driving instructions	262
Hydroplaning	263
Tire traction	264
Tire speed rating	264
Driving:In winter	265
Standing water:Driving instructions	266
Passenger compartment	267
Driving:Abroad	267
Radio transmitters:Control and operation	267
Catalytic converter	268
Emission control	268
Coolant:Temperature	269
Fuel	270
Refuelling	270
Regular checks	272
Engine:Compartment	273
Hood	273
Engine oil:Checking level	275
ATF	278
ABC:Oil level	278
Coolant:Checking coolant level	279
Batteries, Vehicle	280
Windshield:Washer system	281
Tires	282
Important guidelines	282
Tire care and maintenance	283
Direction of rotation (tires)	285
Loading the vehicle	285
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure:Tire inflation pressure;Tire inflation pressure:Checki	292
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	294
MOE tires see MO<V-Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system* <$nopage>	301
Tire labeling	301
Load identification	305
TIN	306
Maximum tire load	307
Maximum tire pressure	308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	309
Tire ply material	311
Tire terminology	311
Tires:Rotating	314
Driving:In winter	316
Winter driving:Tires	316
Block heater (Canada only)	317
Snow chains	318
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)	319
Maintenance:Maintenance service indicator message	319
Maintenance:Calling up maintenance service indicator display	320
Maintenance:Resetting maintenance service indicator	321
Vehicle care	322
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	322
Practical hints	332
What to do if ...?	333
Instrument cluster:Lamps	333
Vehicle status messages	346
Where will I find ...?	384
First aid kit	384
Vehicle tool kit	384
Locking/unlocking in an emergency	386
Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergency	386
Vehicle:Locking in an emergency	388
Load assist:Lowering manually	389
Replacing SmartKey batteries	390
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing	390
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Replacing	391
Bulbs:Replacing	392
Bulbs	392
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	395
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear	397
Replacing:Wiper blades	398
Removing wiper blades	398
Installing wiper blades	399
Flat tire	400
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	400
TIREFIT:Instructions for use	400
Flat tire:Spare wheel	405
MO<V-Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*	412
Service:Batteries	414
Disconnecting the batteries	416
Removing the batteries	417
Batteries, Vehicle:Charging	418
Reconnecting the batteries	419
Batteries, Vehicle:Jump starting	420
Towing the vehicle	422
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing	424
Fuses	426
Emergency engine shut-down	427
Technical data	428
Parts service	429
Warranty coverage	430
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	430
Labels, identification	431
Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	432
SL500	432
SL55AMG	432
SL600, SL 65 AMG	432
Engine:Technical data	433
Tires:Rims and tires	435
Same size tires	437
Mixed size tires	439
MO<V-Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> tires	441
Spare wheel	442
Technical data:Electrical system	443
Technical data:Main dimensions	444
Technical data:Weights	445
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants	446
Engine oil	448
Engine oil:Additives	448
Automatic climate control system:Air conditioning refrigerant	448
Brakes:Brake fluid	448
Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline	449
Fuel:Requirements	449
Fuel:Gasoline additives	450
Coolant	451
Technical data:Windshield and headlamp washer system	453
Technical terms	454

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Index

Telephones and two-way radios

266

Temperature

Outside temperature indicator

134

Sensor, Interior

Tires

292

Tightening torque

410, 458

Time

Settings (control system)

150

TIN

312, 458

Tire

Vehicle maximum load on

313

Tire and Loading Information

285

Tire and loading terminology

310

Tire care and maintenance

282

Tire Identification Number see TIN

Tire inflation pressure

401

Checking

271, 291, 293

Tire inflation pressure see the placard on

the fuel filler flap

Tire inspection

282

Tire load rating

312, 458

Tire ply composition and material

used

312

Tire Pressure Monitoring System see

TMPS (USA only)

Tire speed rating

263, 303, 312, 459

Tire terminology

310

Tire traction

263

TIREFIT

Instructions for use

399

TIREFIT kit

384, 399

Tires

281

Cleaning

283

Direction of rotation

284

Driving instructions

261

Low tire pressure telltale

342

Messages in display

380

Messages in the display

357

Extended

system*

411

Retreads

281

Rims and tires

434

Rotating

313

Run Flat Indicator

293

Service life

282

Temperature

292, 309

TPMS malfunction telltale

342

Tread depth

283, 316

Wear pattern

313

Winter

315

Tools

383

Tow-away alarm

Tow-away alarm switch

Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)

Installing

423

Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit

Towing the vehicle

421

TPMS (USA only)

296

Traction

168, 312, 459

Transmission see Automatic transmission

Tread

312, 459

Tread depth

283

Treadwear indicators

312, 459

Trip computer

157

Trip odometer

Resetting

133

Trunk

Closing the lid

109

Lighting

131

Load assist

236

Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*)

105

Messages in display

382

Opening from inside vehicle

108

Parcel net

231

Trunk lid lock

386

Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*)

106

Unlocking in an emergency

386

Unlocking separately

Valet locking

110