Mercedes SL-Class 2008, SL 65 AMG 2008, SL 600 2008, SL 55 AMG 2008 User Manual

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contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the oper­ation of your Mercedes-Benz.
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and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
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Introduction .......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle.................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19
At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30
Center console ..................................... 31
Upper part ...................................... 31
Lower part ...................................... 32
Overhead control panel ........................ 33
Storage compartments......................... 34
Door control panel................................ 36
Getting started ................................... 37
Unlocking ............................................. 38
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 38
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 39
Starter switch positions.................. 40
Adjusting .............................................. 43
Seats .............................................. 43
Steering wheel................................ 46
Mirrors............................................ 49
Driving.................................................. 50
Fastening the seat belts ................. 50
Starting the engine ......................... 53
Parking brake ................................. 55
Driving off ....................................... 56
Switching on headlamps ................. 57
Turn signals .................................... 57
Windshield wipers........................... 58
Problems while driving.................... 60
Parking and locking .............................. 62
Parking brake ................................. 63
Switching off headlamps................. 63
Turning off the engine..................... 64
Releasing seat belts........................ 64
Locking........................................... 65
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Safety and Security ........................... 67
Occupant safety................................... 68
Air bags .......................................... 70
Occupant Classification System..... 74
Seat belts ....................................... 79
Roll bar........................................... 83
Children in the vehicle.................... 84
Panic alarm .......................................... 88
Activating ....................................... 88
Deactivating ................................... 88
Driving safety systems......................... 89
ABS ................................................ 89
BAS ................................................ 91
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............................................... 91
ESP
Electro-hydraulic brake system ...... 94
Anti-theft systems................................ 98
Immobilizer..................................... 98
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 98
Tow-away alarm ........................... 100
Controls in detail ............................. 103
Locking and unlocking ....................... 104
SmartKey ..................................... 104
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 108
Checking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 113
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 113
Opening the doors from
the inside ..................................... 113
Opening the trunk ........................ 114
Closing the trunk.......................... 116
Valet locking ................................ 120
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 121
Power closing assist for trunk lid . 121
Automatic central locking ............ 122
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ..................................... 122
Seats ................................................. 124
Moving the seats forward and
backward ..................................... 124
Lumbar support ........................... 124
Multicontour backrest*................ 125
Seat heating................................. 126
Seat ventilation* .......................... 128
Memory function ............................... 129
Storing positions into memory ..... 130
Recalling positions from memory. 130
Lighting ............................................. 131
Exterior lamp switch .................... 131
Combination switch ..................... 135
Corner-illuminating front
fog lamps* ................................... 136
Hazard warning flasher ................ 137
Interior lighting ............................ 138
Courtesy lighting.......................... 139
Trunk lamp................................... 139
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Instrument cluster ............................. 140
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination .................................. 140
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 141
Resetting trip odometer ............... 141
Tachometer.................................. 142
Outside temperature indicator ..... 142
Control system .................................. 143
Multifunction display.................... 143
Multifunction steering wheel........ 144
Menus .......................................... 146
Standard display menu ................ 149
AMG menu ................................... 150
AUDIO menu ................................ 153
NAV menu.................................... 155
Distronic* menu........................... 156
Vehicle status message memory
menu............................................ 156
Settings menu.............................. 157
Trip computer menu..................... 167
TEL* menu ................................... 169
Automatic transmission...................... 172
Gear selector lever........................ 172
Shifting procedure ........................ 173
Gear selector lever positions ........ 174
Driving tips.................................... 175
Gear ranges .................................. 176
Automatic shift program ............... 177
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting................................... 179
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* ................ 180
Manual shift program
(SL55AMGandSL65AMG only) 182
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 184
Good visibility..................................... 185
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 185
Rear view mirrors.......................... 185
Sun visors ..................................... 186
Rear window defroster.................. 187
Automatic climate control.................. 188
Deactivating the automatic
climate control system ................. 191
Operating the automatic climate control system in
automatic mode............................ 192
Setting the temperature ............... 193
Adjusting air distribution .............. 194
Adjusting air volume ..................... 195
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 195
Front defroster ............................. 195
Air recirculation mode .................. 196
Air conditioning ............................ 198
Residual heat and ventilation........ 199
Ventilated glove box ..................... 200
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Power windows.................................. 201
Opening and closing the
windows ....................................... 201
Synchronizing power windows ..... 203
Retractable hardtop ........................... 204
Opening and closing the
retractable hardtop ...................... 204
Driving systems ................................. 214
Cruise control............................... 214
Distronic*..................................... 218
Distance warning function*.......... 229
Active Body Control (ABC)............ 230
Parktronic system*
(Parking assist)............................. 233
Useful features .................................. 238
Storage compartments................. 238
Cup holders.................................. 243
Ashtray......................................... 244
Cigarette lighter ........................... 244
Load assist in the trunk................ 245
Power outlet................................. 246
Floormat*..................................... 247
Telephone*................................... 247
Tele Aid ........................................ 250
Garage door opener ..................... 257
Operation ......................................... 265
The first 1000 miles (1 500 km)......... 266
Driving instructions............................ 267
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 267
Drinking and driving ..................... 267
Pedals .......................................... 267
Power assistance ......................... 268
Brakes.......................................... 268
Driving off .................................... 270
Parking......................................... 271
Tires ............................................. 271
Hydroplaning................................ 272
Tire traction.................................. 273
Tire speed rating .......................... 273
Winter driving instructions ........... 274
Standing water............................. 275
Passenger compartment .............. 276
Driving abroad.............................. 276
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ........................ 276
Catalytic converter....................... 277
Emission control .......................... 277
Coolant temperature .................... 278
At the gas station .............................. 279
Refueling...................................... 279
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 280
Engine compartment ......................... 282
Hood ............................................ 282
Engine oil ..................................... 283
Transmission fluid level................ 287
Oil level in the ABC system .......... 287
Coolant ........................................ 288
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system........... 289
Battery ......................................... 290
Tires and wheels................................ 291
Important guidelines .................... 291
Tire care and maintenance........... 292
Direction of rotation..................... 294
Loading the vehicle ...................... 294
Recommended tire inflation
pressure....................................... 300
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 302
MOExtended system* .................. 312
Tire labeling ................................. 313
Load identification ....................... 317
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 317
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Maximum tire load ....................... 319
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 319 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles)............. 320
Tire ply material ........................... 322
Tire and loading terminology........ 322
Rotating tires ............................... 325
Winter driving .................................... 327
Winter tires .................................. 327
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 328
Snow chains................................. 329
Maintenance...................................... 330
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 330
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 332
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 332
Vehicle care....................................... 333
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 333
Practical hints .................................. 341
What to do if … ................................... 342
Lamps in the instrument cluster ... 342
Air bag off indicator lamp.............. 357
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 359
Where will I find ...? ............................ 400
First aid kit.................................... 400
Vehicle tool kit, jack, and
spare wheel .................................. 400
Locking/unlocking in an emergency .. 403
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 403
Locking the vehicle ....................... 405
Lowering the load assist
manually ....................................... 406
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 407
Replacing bulbs .................................. 409
Bulbs............................................. 409
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 411
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 414
Replacing wiper blades....................... 415
Placing wiper arms in vertical
position......................................... 415
Removing wiper blades ................. 416
Installing wiper blades .................. 416
Flat tire............................................... 417
Preparing the vehicle .................... 417
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 417
MOExtended system* ................... 425
Batteries............................................. 427
Disconnecting the batteries.......... 429
Removing the batteries................. 430
Charging and reinstalling
batteries ....................................... 430
Reconnecting the batteries........... 431
Jump starting...................................... 432
Towing the vehicle.............................. 434
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 436
Fuses.................................................. 437
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 438
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 439
Fuse in trunk................................. 439
Emergency engine shut-down....... 439
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Technical data.................................. 441
Parts service ...................................... 442
Warranty coverage............................. 443
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 443
Identification labels............................ 444
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 446
SL 550.......................................... 446
SL 55 AMG ................................... 446
SL 600, SL 65 AMG...................... 446
Engine................................................ 447
Rims and tires.................................... 449
Same size tires............................. 450
Mixed size tires ............................ 451
Spare wheel ................................. 453
Electrical system................................ 454
Main dimensions................................ 455
Weights.............................................. 456
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 457
Capacities .................................... 457
Engine oils.................................... 460
Engine oil additives ...................... 460
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 460
Brake fluid.................................... 460
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 461
Fuel requirements ........................ 461
Gasoline additives ........................ 462
Coolants....................................... 463
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system........... 465
Index................................................. 467
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Product information
Please observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suit­ability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi­vidual cases an official approval or authori­zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces­sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

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Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa­tion, also on permissible technical modifi­cations, and where proper installation will be performed.
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Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in­structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam­age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail­ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce­dures.
We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor­mation, illustrations, and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc­tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:
New Car Limited Warranty
Emission System Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)
State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal­functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de­fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct­ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different sub­stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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Maintenance

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa­tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail­able to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,
gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro­vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color:
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent­ing or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features in your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your ve­hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni­cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi­cle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly and easily.
The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:
this Operator’s Manual
the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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Trademarks:
®
ESP
HomeLink
The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler.
®
is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.
Warning! G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz­ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
Highlights hazards that may result in dam-
!
age to your vehicle.
Helpful hints or further information you may
i
find useful.
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Symbols
This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.
page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a warning which is continued on the next page.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued on the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini­tions.
Display
Words appearing in the multi­function display are printed in the type shown here.
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Operating safety
Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in­terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys­tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri­ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.
Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
Warning! G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur­bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

Proper use of the vehicle

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:
the safety precautions in this manual
the “Technical data” section in this
manual
traffic rules and regulations
motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.
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Problems with your vehicle
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Reporting safety defects

For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle data recording

Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.
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At a glance

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Exterior view
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Storage compartments
Door control panel
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Item Page
1 Trunk
Opening the trunk 114
Closing the trunk 116
Spare wheel 400
Vehicle tool kit 400
2 Rear lamps 410
3 Rear window defroster 187
4 Fuel filler flap 279
Refueling 279
Gasoline 461
5 Doors
Locking and unlocking 104
Opening and closing 113
Locking/unlocking in an
403
emergency
Item Page
6 Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 49
Auto-dimming rear view
185
mirrors
7 Towing 434
Installing towing eye bolt 436
8 Tires and wheels 291
Checking tire inflation
302
pressure
General information 291
Flat tire 417
Vehicle tool kit 400
9 Hood
Opening 282
Engine oil 283
Coolant 288,
463
Item Page
a Headlamp cleaning
system
185,
289
b Front lamps 410
c Windshield wipers 58
Wiper blades, replacing 415
Wiper blades, cleaning 337
d Windshield
Wiping with windshield
60
washer fluid
Cleaning 337
e Retractable hardtop
Opening/closing 204
Wind screen 209
Luggage cover 210
Sunshade for panorama
213
roof*
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Cockpit

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Item Page
1 Exterior lamp switch 57, 131
2 Headlamp cleaning button 185
3 Cruise control lever
Cruise control
Distronic*
214
218
4 Shift paddle*: downshift 180
5 Instrument cluster 26, 140
6 Multifunction steering
30, 144
wheel
7 Shift paddle*: upshift 180
8 Lever for Voice Control
System*, see separate operating instructions
Item Page
9 Front Parktronic* warning
235
indicator
a Digital clock
b Interior storage compart-
240
ments (locking/unlocking)
c Overhead control panel 33
d Glove box 238
e Center console 31, 32
f Starter switch 40
g Horn
h Steering wheel adjustment
46
stalk
Item Page
j Combination switch
High beam
Turn signals
Windshield wipers
57
57
58
k Parking brake pedal 55, 63
l Parking brake release
55
handle
m Hood lock release 282
n Door control panel 36
o Power window switch 201
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Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Coolant temperature
gauge with:
D Coolant temperature
warning lamp
2 Speedometer with:
L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
; Brake warning lamp,
USA only
3 Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
v ABS/ESP® warning
lamp
348
57
57
345
345
342
Item Page
E Distronic* indicator
lamp
1
(white) or distance warning lamp* (red)
3 Left multifunction display
with:
Outside temperature
display
Main odometer 143
Stored speed for
Cruise control
Distronic*
1
Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning/indicator lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.
218,
350
142
214
156,
218
Item Page
4 Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer 141
Resetting individual
settings
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
158
140
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Item Page
5 Tachometer with: 142
A High beam head-
135
lamp indicator lamp
ú Engine malfunction
346 indicator lamp, USA only
± Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only
C Roll bar warning
351 lamp
- Antilock Brake Sys-
344 tem (ABS) indicator lamp
1 Supplemental
354 Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp
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< Seat belt telltale 352
X Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal­function telltale, USA only
Low tire pressure telltale*, Canada only
6 Right multifunction
display with:
Trip odometer 143
Gear selector lever
position
Gear range indicator 177
Program mode indicator 178
7 Fuel gauge with:
A Fuel reserve warning
lamp
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At a glance
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Multifunction steering wheel

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1 Left multifunction display in
the speedometer
2 Right multifunction display
in the tachometer
Operating the control sys­tem
3 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume: Press button
æ up/to increase
ç down/to decrease
4 Telephone*:
Press button
s to take a call
to dial to redial
t to end a call
to reject an incoming call
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143
144
169,
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5 Menu systems:
Press button
è for next menu
ÿ for previous menu
6 Moving within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
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