2007 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Owner's Manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
SL Class
Rating:
Table of Contents
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
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 \x05position
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 Informa\x05tion Booklet
430
Labels, identification
431
Poly-V-belt drive:Layout
433
SL\x11550
433
SL\x1155\x11AMG
433
SL\x11600, 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
Index
454
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