2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 100

98 X X Driving and parking Closing: Close the door window. Pull and hold switch : or ;. The corresponding rear side window moves upward until you release the switch. carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Closing with KEYLESS-GO Controls in detail When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close the windows. X Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle (Y page 71) until the windows are completely closed. X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure. G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly. Synchronizing power windows The windows must be synchronized after the battery has been disconnected or if the windows cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch : or ; (Y page 97) until the respective window is closed. The window opens again slightly. X Pull and hold the respective switch once more immediately until the window is closed completely. X Hold the respective switch for approximately 1 second. The window is synchronized. Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times. Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or