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Controls in detail Lighting When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 99). X X X Switch on the ignition. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B (Y page 99). Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp ¥ in the exterior lamp switch comes on. Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps and the yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch come on. Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop. Combination switch Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U. To switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first. X G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X 1 High beam 2 High-beam flasher High beam X X Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the "Control system" section, see "Setting locator lighting" (Y page 138) and "Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature)" (Y page 139). Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B (Y page 99). Switching on: Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on. Switching off: Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow 2 to its original position. Z X 101

Section	Page
Introduction	20
Product Information	20
Operator’s Manual	20
Notes	20
Vehicle equipment	20
Service and warranty information	21
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	21
Maintenance	21
Roadside Assistance	22
Change of address or ownership	22
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	22
Operating safety	23
Proper use of the vehicle	23
Problems with your vehicle	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Vehicle data recording	25
Information regarding electronic recording devices	25
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	30
Instrument cluster	32
Storage compartments	36
Multifunction steering wheel	38
Center console	40
Upper part	40
Lower part	41
Overhead control panel	42
Door control panel	43
Safety and security	46
Vehicle equipment	46
Occupant safety	46
Introduction	46
SRS indicator lamp	47
Air bags	47
Occupant Classification System	52
Seat belts	55
Correct driver seat adjustment	60
Roll bar	61
Children in the vehicle	62
Panic alarm	64
Driving safety systems	65
Introduction	65
ABS	66
BAS	66
ESP®	67
Electro-hydraulic brake system	71
Anti-theft systems	73
Immobilizer	73
Anti-theft alarm system	73
Tow-away alarm	74
Canceling the alarm	75
Controls in detail	78
Vehicle equipment	78
Locking and unlocking	78
Notes	78
SmartKey	78
KEYLESS-GO	80
Checking SmartKey batteries	82
Loss of the SmartKey	82
Opening the doors from the inside	82
Automatic central locking	83
Locking and unlocking from the inside	83
Opening the trunk	84
Closing the trunk	85
Trunk lid emergency release	88
Valet locking	88
Power closing assist for trunk lid	89
Starter switch positions	89
SmartKey	89
KEYLESS-GO	90
Seats	91
Safety notes	91
Seat adjustment	92
Moving the seats forward and backward	93
Lumbar support	93
Multicontour seat	94
Seat ventilation	94
Seat heating	95
AIRSCARF neck-level heating	96
Multifunction steering wheel	97
Safety notes	97
Steering wheel adjustment	97
Easy-entry/exit feature	97
Mirrors	98
Notes	98
Interior rear view mirror	98
Exterior rear view mirrors	98
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	99
Memory function	99
Notes	99
Storing positions into memory	100
Recalling positions from memory	100
Lighting	100
Notes	100
Exterior lamp switch	101
Combination switch	103
Hazard warning flasher	104
Headlamp cleaning system	105
Corner-illuminating lamps	105
Interior lighting	106
Courtesy lighting	106
Wipers	107
Notes	107
Windshield wipers	107
Problems with wipers	108
Power windows	109
Opening and closing	109
Synchronizing power windows	110
Driving and parking	111
Safety notes	111
Starting the engine	111
Driving off	113
Problems while driving	114
Parking	115
Turning off the engine	116
Automatic transmission	117
Introduction	117
Gear selector lever	117
Shifting procedure	118
Transmission positions	118
Driving tips	119
Gear ranges	120
Automatic shift program	120
One-touch gearshifting	122
Manual shift program	123
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	126
Instrument cluster	126
Introduction	126
Activating the instrument cluster	126
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	127
Coolant temperature gauge	127
Resetting trip odometer	127
Tachometer	127
Control system	128
Introduction	128
Multifunction steering wheel	128
Multifunction display	129
Menus and submenus	130
Standard display menu	131
AMG menu	132
Audio/DVD menu	134
Navigation menu	136
Distronic menu	136
Vehicle status message memory menu	136
Settings menu	137
Trip computer menu	143
Telephone menu	144
Driving systems	146
Introduction	146
Cruise control	146
Distronic	149
RACE START (SL 63 AMG)	158
Hill start assist system	159
Active Body Control (ABC)	159
Parktronic system (Parking assist)	162
Climate control system	166
Control panels	166
Notes on climate control system	168
Deactivating the climate control system	169
Air conditioning	169
Automatic mode	170
Setting the temperature	170
Adjusting air vents	170
Adjusting air distribution	172
Adjusting air volume	173
Front defroster	173
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	173
Air recirculation mode	174
Residual heat and ventilation	174
Rear window defroster	175
Retractable hardtop	175
Safety notes	175
Opening and closing	176
Locking	178
Wind screen	178
Luggage cover	180
Sunshade for panorama roof	182
Loading and storing	182
Parcel nets	182
Storage compartments	183
Load assist in the trunk	186
Useful features	187
Cup holders	187
Sun visors	187
Ashtray	188
Cigarette lighter	188
Power outlet	189
Tele Aid	189
Garage door opener	195
Floormats	199
Operation	202
Vehicle equipment	202
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	202
At the gas station	203
Refueling	203
Check regularly and before a long trip	204
Engine compartment	205
Hood	205
Engine oil	206
Transmission fluid level	209
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level	209
Coolant level	209
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	210
Tires and wheels	211
Safety notes	211
Important guidelines	212
Tire care and maintenance	212
Direction of rotation	214
Loading the vehicle	214
Recommended tire inflation pressure	217
Checking tire inflation pressure	219
MOExtended system	225
Tire labeling	225
Load identification	228
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	229
Maximum tire load	230
Maximum tire inflation pressure	230
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	231
Tire ply material	232
Tire and loading terminology	232
Rotating tires	235
Winter driving	236
General information	236
Winter tires	236
Snow chains	236
Winter driving instructions	237
Driving instructions	238
Drive sensibly – save fuel	238
Drinking and driving	238
Pedals	238
Power assistance	239
Brakes	239
Driving off	241
Hydroplaning	242
Standing water	242
Driving abroad	242
Control and operation of radio transmitter	242
Emission control	243
Maintenance	243
Notes	243
Maintenance service indicator message	244
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	244
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	245
Vehicle care	245
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	245
Practical hints	254
Vehicle equipment	254
Where will I find ...?	254
First aid kit	254
Vehicle tool kit	254
Spare wheel	255
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	257
Notes	257
Text messages	258
Symbol messages	272
What to do if …	295
Lamps in instrument cluster	295
Lamp in center console	307
Unlocking/locking manually	309
Unlocking the vehicle	309
Locking the vehicle	310
Lowering the load assist manually	311
Replacing SmartKey batteries	311
Replacing bulbs	313
Safety notes	313
Bulbs	313
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	315
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	316
Replacing wiper blades	318
Safety notes	318
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	318
Removing wiper blades	319
Installing wiper blades	319
Flat tire	319
Safety notes	319
Preparing the vehicle	320
Mounting the spare wheel	320
MOExtended system	327
Battery	328
Safety notes	328
Charging the battery	329
Jump starting	330
Towing the vehicle	332
Safety notes	332
Installing towing eye bolt	333
Towing with front axle raised	334
Towing with all wheels on the ground	335
Fuses	336
Introduction	336
Before replacing fuses	336
Fuse box in passenger compartment	336
Fuse box in trunk	337
Fuse box in engine compartment	337
Emergency engine shut-down	338
Technical data	340
Vehicle equipment	340
Parts service	340
Warranty coverage	340
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	341
Identification labels	341
Engine	343
Rims and tires	345
Notes	345
Same size tires	346
Mixed size tires	347
Spare wheel	349
Electrical system	350
Main dimensions	351
Weights	352
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	352
Capacities	352
Approved engine oils	355
Engine oil additives	355
Air conditioning refrigerant	356
Brake fluid	356
Premium unleaded gasoline	356
Fuel requirements	356
Gasoline additives	357
Coolants	357
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	359

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Lighting

101

When the engine is running, and you turn the

exterior lamp switch to position

, the manual headlamp mode has prior-

ity over the daytime running lamp mode.

The corresponding exterior lamps come on

(

page 99).

Fog lamps

Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the

exterior lamp switch in position

. To

switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior

lamp switch to position

first.

Warning!

In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,

only switch from position

with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe

location.

Switching from

will briefly

switch off the headlamps. Doing so while

driving in low ambient lighting conditions

may result in an accident.

Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps

and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog

lamps should only be used in conjunction with

low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or

Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regard-

ing permissible lamp operation.

Switch on the ignition.

Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

(

page 99).

Switching on front fog lamps:

Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to first stop.

The green indicator lamp

in the exte-

rior lamp switch comes on.

Switching on rear fog lamp:

Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to second stop.

The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps and

the yellow indicator lamp

†

in the exte-

rior lamp switch come on.

Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog

lamp:

Push in the exterior lamp switch to

its stop.

Locator lighting and night security illu-

mination

Locator lighting and night security illumina-

tion are described in the “Control system”

section, see “Setting locator light-

ing” (

page 138) and “Setting night security

illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off fea-

ture)” (

page 139).

Combination switch

High beam

High-beam flasher

High beam

Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

(

page 99).

Switching on:

Push the combination

switch in direction of arrow

The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp

in the instrument cluster comes on.

Switching off:

Pull the combination switch

in direction of arrow

to its original posi-

tion.

Controls in detail