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Driving systems 80†. This is the case when the engine oil temperature indicator in the multifunction display stops flashing. Rthe 141 SPORT handling mode is switched on (Y page 58) multifunction steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position vehicle is standing still and the brake pedal is depressed (left foot) automatic transmission is in drive position D Rthe Rthe Rthe Example illustration (except SL 63 AMG) SL 63 AMG: The distance warning function on/off switch is located on the right side of the center console. X Activating/deactivating: Press switch :. When the distance warning function is activated, indicator lamp ; in switch : comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the right multifunction display (Y page 136). Activating RACE START X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot and keep it depressed. X Turn the program mode selector dial clockwise (Y page 107) until the RS lamp on the dial comes on. The message RACE START Cancel: Paddle DOWN appears in the left multifunction display and the message RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP appears in the right multifunction display. RACE START (SL 63 AMG) RACE START enables optimum acceleration from a standing start with suitable high-grip road surface conditions. G Warning! RACE START is only available when the SPORT handling mode is switched on. The SPORT handling mode stabilizes the vehicle only to a limited extent if the vehicle starts to skid or when a wheel is spinning. RACE START should be used only on closed tracks. Always adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. i When the activation conditions are not fulfilled anymore, RACE START is canceled. The message RACE START appears in the left multifunction display and the message Canceled appears in the right multifunction display. X To cancel: Pull left steering wheel gearshift control (Y page 108). To confirm: Pull right steering wheel gearshift control (Y page 108). The message RACE START appears in the left multifunction display and the message Available Depress Gas Pedal appears in the right multifunction display. or X Conditions for activation RACE START can be activated when Rthe Rthe doors are closed engine is running and has reached its operating temperature of approximately i If you do not depress the accelerator pedal within 2 seconds, RACE START is canceled. The message RACE START appears in the left multifunction display and the message Not Possible See Z Controls in detail

Section	Page
Introduction	21
Product Information	21
Operator’s Manual	21
Notes	21
Vehicle equipment	21
Service and warranty information	21
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	22
Maintenance	22
Roadside Assistance	22
Change of address or ownership	22
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	23
Operating safety	23
Proper use of the vehicle	24
Problems with your vehicle	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Vehicle data recording	24
Information regarding electronic recording devices	24
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Multifunction steering wheel	29
Cockpit	30
Instrument cluster	32
Version 1 (depending on vehicle production date)	33
Version 2 (depending on vehicle production date)	34
Center console	35
Upper part	35
Lower part	36
Overhead control panel	37
Door control panel	37
Safety and security	40
Vehicle equipment	40
Occupant safety	40
Introduction	40
SRS indicator lamp	40
Air bags	41
Occupant Classification System	45
Seat belts	48
Correct driver seat adjustment	52
Roll bar	53
Children in the vehicle	53
Panic alarm	56
Driving safety systems	56
Introduction	56
ABS	57
BAS	58
ESP®	58
Electro-hydraulic brake system	64
Anti-theft systems	65
Immobilizer	65
Anti-theft alarm system	65
Tow-away alarm	66
Canceling the alarm	67
Controls in detail	70
Vehicle equipment	70
Locking and unlocking	70
Notes	70
SmartKey	70
KEYLESS-GO	71
Checking SmartKey batteries	73
Loss of the SmartKey	74
Replacing the SmartKey	74
Opening the doors from the inside	74
Automatic central locking	75
Locking and unlocking from the inside	75
Opening the trunk	75
Closing the trunk	77
Trunk lid emergency release	79
Valet locking	79
Power closing assist for trunk lid	80
Starter switch positions	80
SmartKey	80
KEYLESS-GO	81
Seats	82
Safety notes	82
Seat adjustment	83
Moving the seats forward and backward	83
Lumbar support	83
Multicontour seat	84
Seat ventilation	84
Seat heating	85
AIRSCARF neck-level heating	86
Multifunction steering wheel	86
Safety notes	86
Steering wheel adjustment	87
Easy-entry/exit feature	87
Mirrors	88
Notes	88
Interior rear view mirror	88
Exterior rear view mirrors	88
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	88
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	89
Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors	90
Memory function	90
Notes	90
Storing positions into memory	91
Recalling positions from memory	91
Lighting	91
Notes	91
Exterior lamp switch	91
Combination switch	94
Hazard warning flasher	94
Headlamp cleaning system	95
Corner-illuminating lamps	95
Interior lighting	96
Courtesy lighting	96
Wipers	97
Notes	97
Windshield wipers	97
Problems with wipers	98
Power windows	98
Opening and closing	98
Synchronizing power windows	100
Driving and parking	100
Safety notes	100
Starting the engine	100
Driving off	102
Problems while driving	103
Parking	103
Turning off the engine	104
Automatic transmission	105
Introduction	105
Gear selector lever	105
Shifting procedure	106
Transmission positions	106
Driving tips	107
Gear ranges	108
Automatic shift program	108
One-touch gearshifting	110
Manual shift program	111
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	113
Instrument cluster	113
Introduction	113
Activating the instrument cluster	114
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	114
Coolant temperature gauge	114
Resetting trip odometer	115
Tachometer	115
Control system	115
Introduction	115
Multifunction steering wheel	115
Multifunction display	116
Menus and submenus	117
Standard display menu	118
AMG menu	118
Audio/DVD menu	121
Navigation menu	122
Distronic menu	122
Vehicle status message memory menu	122
Settings menu	123
Trip computer menu	130
Telephone menu	131
Driving systems	132
Introduction	132
Cruise control	132
Distronic	135
RACE START (SL 63 AMG)	143
Hill-start assist system (SL 63 AMG)	144
ABC	144
Parktronic system (Parking assist)	146
Climate control system	150
Control panel	150
Notes on climate control system	151
Deactivating the climate control system	151
Air conditioning	152
Automatic mode	152
Setting the temperature	153
Adjusting air vents	153
Adjusting air distribution	155
Adjusting air volume	155
Front defroster	155
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	155
Air recirculation mode	156
Residual heat and ventilation	156
Rear window defroster	157
Retractable hardtop	157
Safety notes	157
Opening and closing	158
Locking	159
Wind screen	159
Luggage cover	160
Sunshade for panorama roof	162
Loading and storing	163
Parcel nets	163
Front storage compartments	163
Rear storage compartments	165
Load assist in the trunk	166
Useful features	166
Cup holder	166
Sun visors	167
Ashtray	168
Cigarette lighter	168
Power outlet	168
Tele Aid	169
Garage door opener	174
Floormats	177
Operation	180
Vehicle equipment	180
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	180
At the gas station	180
Refueling	180
Check regularly and before a long trip	182
Engine compartment	182
Hood	182
Engine oil	183
Transmission fluid level	186
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level	186
Coolant level	186
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	187
Brake fluid level	187
Tires and wheels	188
Safety notes	188
Important guidelines	188
Recommended tire inflation pressure	189
Checking tire inflation pressure	191
Maximum tire inflation pressure	195
Loading the vehicle	195
Maximum tire load	199
Direction of rotation	199
MOExtended system	199
Tire care and maintenance	199
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	201
Rotating tires	202
Tire labeling	202
Load identification	206
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	206
Tire ply material	207
Tire and loading terminology	207
Winter driving	209
General information	209
Winter tires	209
Snow chains	210
Winter driving instructions	210
Driving instructions	211
Drive sensibly – save fuel	211
Drinking and driving	211
Pedals	211
Power assistance	212
Brakes	212
Driving off	214
Hydroplaning	214
Standing water	214
Driving abroad	214
Control and operation of radio transmitter	215
Emission control	215
Maintenance	215
Notes	215
Maintenance service indicator message	216
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	216
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	217
Vehicle care	217
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	217
Practical hints	226
Vehicle equipment	226
Where will I find ...?	226
First aid kit	226
Vehicle tool kit	226
Spare wheel	227
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	228
Notes	228
Text messages	229
Symbol messages	239
What to do if …	256
Lamps in instrument cluster	256
Lamp in center console	268
Unlocking/locking manually	269
Unlocking the vehicle	269
Locking the vehicle	271
Lowering the load assist manually	271
Replacing SmartKey batteries	271
SmartKey	272
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO	273
Replacing bulbs	273
Safety notes	273
Bulbs	274
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	275
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	276
Replacing wiper blades	277
Safety notes	277
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	278
Removing wiper blades	278
Installing wiper blades	278
Flat tire	278
Safety notes	278
Preparing the vehicle	279
Mounting the spare wheel	279
MOExtended system	285
Battery	285
Safety notes	285
Charging the battery	287
Jump starting	287
Towing the vehicle	289
Safety notes	289
Installing towing eye bolt	290
Towing with front axle raised	292
Towing with all wheels on the ground	292
Fuses	293
Introduction	293
Before replacing fuses	293
Fuse box in passenger compartment	293
Fuse box in trunk	293
Fuse box in engine compartment	294
Emergency engine shut-down	294
Technical data	296
Vehicle equipment	296
Parts service	296
Warranty coverage	296
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	296
Identification labels	296
Vehicle specification SL 550 (230.471)	298
Vehicle specification SL 600 (230.477)	298
Vehicle specification SL 63 AMG (230.470)	299
Vehicle specification SL 65 AMG (230.479)	300
Rims and tires	301
Notes	301
Same size tires	303
Mixed size tires	304
Spare wheel	305
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	305
Capacities	305
Approved engine oils	307
Engine oil additives	308
Air conditioning refrigerant	308
Brake fluid	308
Premium unleaded gasoline	308
Fuel requirements	309
Gasoline additives	309
Coolants	309
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	311

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Example illustration (except SL 63 AMG)

SL 63 AMG:

The distance warning function on/off switch

is located on the right side of the center

console.

Activating/deactivating:

Press

switch

When the distance warning function is

activated, indicator lamp

;

in switch

comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears

in the right multifunction display

(

page 136).

RACE START (SL 63 AMG)

RACE START enables optimum acceleration

from a standing start with suitable high-grip

road surface conditions.

Warning!

RACE START is only available when the SPORT

handling mode is switched on. The SPORT

handling mode stabilizes the vehicle only to a

limited extent if the vehicle starts to skid or

when a wheel is spinning.

RACE START should be used only on closed

tracks. Always adapt your speed and driving

to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

Conditions for activation

RACE START can be activated when

the doors are closed

the engine is running and has reached its

operating temperature of approximately

80†. This is the case when the engine oil

temperature indicator in the multifunction

display stops flashing.

the SPORT handling mode is switched on

(

page 58)

the multifunction steering wheel is in the

straight-ahead position

the vehicle is standing still and the brake

pedal is depressed (left foot)

the automatic transmission is in drive

position

Activating RACE START

Depress the brake pedal with your left foot

and keep it depressed.

Turn the program mode selector dial

clockwise (

page 107) until the

lamp

on the dial comes on.

The message

RACE START Cancel:

Paddle DOWN

appears in the left

multifunction display and the message

RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP

appears in the right multifunction display.

When the activation conditions are not

fulfilled anymore, RACE START is canceled.

The message

RACE START

appears in the

left multifunction display and the message

Canceled

appears in the right

multifunction display.

To cancel: Pull left steering wheel gearshift

control (

page 108).

To confirm: Pull right steering wheel

gearshift control (

page 108).

The message

RACE START

appears in the

left multifunction display and the message

Available Depress Gas Pedal

appears

in the right multifunction display.

If you do not depress the accelerator

pedal within 2 seconds, RACE START is

canceled. The message

RACE START

appears in the left multifunction display

and the message

Not Possible See

Driving systems

141

Controls in detail