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Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: Automatic and manual emergency Roadside Assistance Information The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle's battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is available. The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. To raise, press button æ and to lower, press button çor use the volume knob on your COMAND headunit. To activate, press the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depending on the type of response required. i The SOS button is located above the interior rear view mirror ( page 246). The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cover ( page 234). ! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting "Tele Aid" (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock, and more. ! The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle location. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be summoned by other means. System self-check Initially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ stay on longer 244

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	25
Instrument cluster	27
Multifunction steering wheel	31
Center console	32
Center console:Upper part	32
Center console:Lower part	33
Overhead control panel	34
Door control panel	37
Getting started	38
Unlocking the vehicle	39
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	39
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking	40
Starter switch positions	40
Adjusting	43
Steering wheel:Adjusting	46
Mirrors	48
Driving	50
Seat belts	50
Engine:Starting	53
Driving:Instructions	55
Switching on headlamps	56
Turn signals	57
Combination switch:Windshield wipers	58
Problems while driving	60
Locking the vehicle	61
Switching off headlamps	62
Turning off the engine	63
Releasing seat belts	63
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	64
Safety and Security	66
Occupant safety	67
Air bags	69
Occupant Classification System see OCS <$nopage>	73
Seat belts	78
Roll bar	82
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle <$nopage>	84
Panic alarm	87
Activating	87
Deactivating	87
Driving safety systems	88
Driving safety systems:ABS	88
BAS	90
Driving safety systems:ESP®	90
Electro-hydraulic brake system	93
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems <$nopage>	97
Anti-theft systems:Immobilizer	97
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	97
Anti-theft systems:Tow-away alarm	99
Controls in detail	102
Locking and unlocking	103
SmartKey	103
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	106
Door:Opening from inside	112
Trunk:Unlocking separately	112
Trunk:Closing the lid	114
Trunk:Valet locking	118
Emergency operations:Trunk lid, Releasing from the inside	118
Power closing assist for trunk lid	119
Automatic central locking	120
Central locking:Central locking/unlocking switch	120
Seats	122
Seats:Moving	122
Lumbar support adjustment	122
Backrest:Multicontour seat*	123
Seats:Heating	124
Seat ventilation*	126
Memory function	127
Storing positions into memory	128
Recalling positions from memory	128
Lighting	129
Exterior lamp switch	129
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	133
Combination switch:High beam	134
Hazard warning flasher	134
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior	135
Courtesy lighting	136
Trunk:Lighting	136
Instrument cluster	137
Instrument cluster: Illumination brightness	137
Coolant:Temperature gauge	138
Resetting:Trip odometer	138
Temperature:Outside temperature indicator	139
Control system	140
Multifunction display	140
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons	141
Control system	143
Menus:Standard display	146
Menus:AMG	147
Menus:AUDIO	150
Menus:NAV	152
Menus:Vehicle status message memory	153
Control system menus:Settings	154
Menus:Trip computer	164
Menus:TEL*	166
Automatic transmission	169
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position	171
Driving tips	172
Gear range:Automatic transmission	173
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission	174
One-touch gearshifting	175
Steering wheel gearshift control*	176
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG	178
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	180
Good visibility	181
Headlamps:Cleaning system	181
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	181
Sun visors	183
Automatic climate control system:Defrosting	184
Automatic climate control system	185
Automatic climate control system:Deactivating system	188
Automatic climate control system:Temperature	189
Air distribution	190
Air volume	191
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL	191
Automatic climate control system:Defrosting	191
Air recirculation mode	192
Automatic climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling [Automatic climate control system:Air con	194
Automatic climate control system:Residual heat utilization	195
Storage compartments:Ventilated glove box	196
Power windows	197
Power windows:Side windows	197
Power windows:Synchronizing	199
Retractable hardtop	200
Opening and closing the retractable hardtop	200
Driving:Systems	210
DTR see Distronic* <$nopage>	214
Distance warning function*	225
Parking assistance (Parktronic*)	229
Useful features	234
Storage compartments	234
Cup holder	239
Ashtray	240
Lighter see Cigarette lighter <$nopage>	240
Heated steering wheel*	241
Trunk:Load assist	242
Electrical outlet see Power outlet <$nopage>	243
Telephone*	244
Tele Aid	245
Garage door opener	252
Operation	258
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	259
Driving:Instructions	260
Drive sensibly – save fuel	260
Drinking and driving	260
Pedals	260
Power assistance	261
Brakes	261
Driving:Driving off	263
Parking	264
Tires:Driving instructions	264
Hydroplaning	265
Tire traction	266
Tire speed rating	266
Driving:In winter	267
Standing water:Driving instructions	268
Passenger compartment	269
Driving:Abroad	269
Radio transmitters:Control and operation	269
Catalytic converter	270
Emission control	270
Coolant:Temperature	271
Fuel	272
Refueling	272
Regular checks	273
Engine:Compartment	275
Hood	275
Fluids:Engine oil	276
ATF	280
ABC:Oil level	280
Coolant:Checking coolant level	281
Batteries, Vehicle	282
Windshield:Washer system	283
Tires	284
Important guidelines	284
Tire care and maintenance	285
Direction of rotation (tires)	287
Loading the vehicle	287
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure:Tire inflation pressure;Tire inflation pressure:Checki	292
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	293
MO<V_Italic>E<Default Para Font> tires* see MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system* <$nopage	302
Tire labeling	303
Load identification	307
TIN	308
Maximum tire load	309
Maximum tire pressure	310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	310
Tire ply material	312
Tire terminology	313
Tires:Rotating	316
Driving:In winter	317
Winter driving:Tires	317
Block heater (Canada only)	318
Snow chains	319
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)	320
Maintenance:Maintenance service indicator message	320
Maintenance:Calling up maintenance service indicator display	321
Maintenance:Resetting maintenance service indicator	322
Vehicle care	323
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	323
Practical hints	332
What to do if ...?	333
Instrument cluster:Lamps	333
Air bag off indicator lamp	346
Vehicle status messages	348
Where will I find ...?	389
First aid kit	389
Vehicle tool kit	389
Locking/unlocking in an emergency	392
Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergency	392
Vehicle:Locking in an emergency	394
Load assist:Lowering manually	395
SmartKey:Batteries	396
Bulbs:Replacing	398
Bulbs	398
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	400
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear	403
Replacing:Wiper blades	404
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	404
Removing wiper blades	405
Installing wiper blades	405
Flat tire	406
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	406
Flat tire:Spare wheel	406
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*	414
Service:Batteries	415
Disconnecting the batteries	417
Removing the batteries	418
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	425
Fuse boxes in engine compartment	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	433
SL550	433
SL55AMG	433
SL600, SL 65 AMG	433
Engine:Technical data	434
Tires:Rims and tires	436
Same size tires	437
Mixed size tires	438
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system:MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> tires	440
Spare wheel	441
Technical data:Electrical system	442
Technical data:Main dimensions	443
Technical data:Weights	444
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants	445
Engine oil	447
Engine oil:Additives	447
Automatic climate control system:Air conditioning refrigerant	447
Brakes:Brake fluid	448
Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline	448
Fuel:Requirements	449
Fuel:Gasoline additives	449
Coolant	450
Technical data:Windshield and headlamp washer system	453

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Controls in detail

Useful features

Tele Aid

The Tele Aid system

(Tele

matic A

larm I

dentification on D

mand)

The Tele Aid system consists of three

types of response:

Automatic and manual emergency

Roadside Assistance

Information

The Tele Aid system is operational provid-

ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,

properly connected, not damaged and cel-

lular and GPS coverage is available.

The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can

be adjusted when using the volume control

on the multifunction steering wheel. To

raise, press button

and to lower,

press button

or use the volume knob

on your COMAND headunit.

To activate, press the SOS button, the

Roadside Assistance button

•

the Information button

, depend-

ing on the type of response required.

Shortly after the completion of your Tele

Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a

user ID and password. By visiting

www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”

(USA only), you will have access to account

information, remote door unlock, and

more.

System self-check

Initially, after switching on the ignition,

malfunctions are detected and indicated

(the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the

Roadside Assistance button

•

and the

Information button

stay on longer

The initial activation of the Tele Aid system

may only be performed by completing the sub-

scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance

call using the

button. Failure to complete

either of these steps will result in a system that

is not activated.

If you have any questions regarding activation,

please call the Response Center at

1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or

1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).

The SOS button is located above the interior

rear view mirror (

page 246).

The Roadside Assistance button

•

and the

Information button

are located below the

center armrest cover (

page 234).

The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular net-

work for communication and the GPS (Global Po-

sitioning System) satellites for vehicle location. If

either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele

Aid system may not function and if this occurs,

assistance must be summoned by other means.