2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL600 SL55 SL65 AMG Owners Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual SL-Class Order No. 6515 3055 13 Part No. 230 584 43 82 USA Edition A, 2006 Ê7%tKrMË 2305844382 Operator’s Manual SL-Class

SL 500 SL 55 AMG SL 600 SL 65 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.  Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents 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 Cockpit ................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28 Center console ..................................... 29 Upper part ...................................... 29 Lower part ...................................... 30 Overhead control panel ........................ 31 Door control panel................................ 32 Getting started ................................... 33 Unlocking ............................................. 34 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 34 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 35 Starter switch positions .................. 36 Adjusting .............................................. 39 Seats .............................................. 39 Steering wheel ................................ 42 Mirrors ............................................ 44 Driving .................................................. 46 Fastening the seat belts ................. 46 Starting the engine ......................... 49 Parking brake ................................. 51 Driving off ....................................... 51 Switching on headlamps ................. 53 Turn signals .................................... 53 Windshield wipers ........................... 54 Problems while driving .................... 56 Parking and locking .............................. 58 Parking brake ................................. 59 Switching off headlamps................. 59 Turning off the engine..................... 60 Releasing seat belts........................ 61 Locking ........................................... 61

Contents Safety and Security ........................... 63 Occupant safety................................... 64 Airbags ........................................... 65 Seat belts ....................................... 71 Roll bar ........................................... 75 Children in the vehicle .................... 76 Panic alarm .......................................... 81 Activating ....................................... 81 Deactivating ................................... 81 Driving safety systems ......................... 82 ABS ................................................ 83 BAS ................................................ 84 ESP ® ............................................... 85 Electro-hydraulic brake system ...... 88 Anti-theft systems................................ 91 Immobilizer..................................... 91 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 91 Tow-away alarm ............................. 93 Controls in detail ............................... 95 Locking and unlocking ......................... 96 SmartKey ....................................... 96 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 100 Opening the doors from the inside ........................................... 107 Opening the trunk ........................ 108 Closing the trunk.......................... 109 Valet locking ................................ 110 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 111 Automatic central locking ............ 112 Locking and unlocking from the inside ........................................... 113 Seats ................................................. 115 Moving the seats forward and backward ..................................... 115 Lumbar support............................ 116 Multicontour backrest* ................ 116 Seat heating ................................. 117 Seat ventilation* .......................... 120 Memory function ............................... 121 Storing positions into memory ..... 122 Recalling positions from memory. 122 Lighting ............................................ 123 Exterior lamp switch .................... 123 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps and without Sport Package*) .................................... 127 Combination switch ..................... 129 Hazard warning flasher ................ 129 Interior lighting ............................ 130 Courtesy lighting .......................... 131 Instrument cluster ............................. 132 Instrument cluster illumination .... 132 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 133 Trip odometer .............................. 133 Tachometer .................................. 133 Outside temperature indicator ..... 134 Control system .................................. 135 Multifunction display.................... 135 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 136 Menus .......................................... 138 Standard display menu ................ 140 AUDIO menu ................................ 141 NAV menu .................................... 143 Distronic* menu .......................... 143 Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 144

Contents Settings menu .............................. 146 Trip computer menu..................... 157 TEL menu* ................................... 159 Automatic transmission ..................... 162 Gear selector lever position ......... 164 Driving tips ................................... 166 Gear ranges ................................. 167 Automatic shift program .............. 168 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting .................................. 169 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting ................. 170 Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG ............................ 173 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 176 Good visibility .................................... 177 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 177 Rear view mirrors ......................... 177 Sun visors .................................... 178 Rear window defroster ................. 179 Automatic climate control .................. 180 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 183 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 183 Setting the temperature................ 184 Adjusting air distribution............... 185 Adjusting air volume ..................... 186 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 186 Front defroster .............................. 186 Air recirculation mode .................. 187 Air conditioning............................. 189 Residual heat and ventilation ........ 190 Ventilated storage compartments. 191 Power windows .................................. 192 Opening and closing the windows. 192 Synchronizing power windows ...... 194 Retractable hardtop............................ 195 Opening and closing the retractable hardtop ....................... 195 Driving systems .................................. 204 Cruise control ............................... 204 Distronic* ..................................... 207 Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 219 Parktronic* (Parking assist) .......... 223 Useful features ................................... 228 Storage compartments ................. 228 Cup holders .................................. 232 Ashtray ......................................... 233 Cigarette lighter ............................ 234 Heated steering wheel* ................ 235 Load assist in the trunk ................ 236 Power outlet ................................. 237 Telephone* ................................... 237 Tele Aid......................................... 238 Garage door opener ...................... 247

Contents Operation ......................................... 255 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 256 Driving instructions ............................ 257 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 257 Drinking and driving ..................... 257 Pedals .......................................... 257 Power assistance ......................... 258 Brakes .......................................... 258 Driving off..................................... 260 Parking ......................................... 261 Tires ............................................. 261 Hydroplaning ................................ 262 Tire traction .................................. 263 Tire speed rating .......................... 263 Winter driving instructions ........... 264 Standing water ............................. 265 Passenger compartment .............. 266 Driving abroad .............................. 266 Control and operation of radio transmitters.................................. 266 Catalytic converter ....................... 267 Emission control ........................... 267 Coolant temperature .................... 268 At the gas station .............................. 269 Refuelling ..................................... 269 Check regularly and before a long trip........................................ 271 Engine compartment ......................... 272 Hood ............................................ 272 Engine oil ..................................... 274 Transmission fluid level ................ 277 Oil level in the ABC system .......... 277 Coolant ........................................ 278 Battery ......................................... 279 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system........... 280 Tires and wheels ................................ 281 Important guidelines .................... 281 Tire care and maintenance ........... 282 Direction of rotation ..................... 284 Loading the vehicle ...................... 284 Recommended tire inflation pressure ....................................... 291 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 293 MOExtended system* .................. 300 Tire labeling.................................. 300 Load identification ....................... 304 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 305 Maximum tire load ....................... 306 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 307 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 308 Tire ply material ........................... 310 Tire and loading terminology........ 310 Rotating tires ............................... 313 Winter driving .................................... 315 Winter tires .................................. 315 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 316 Snow chains................................. 317 Maintenance...................................... 318 Maintenance service indicator message ...................................... 318 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display .............. 319 Resetting the maintenance service indicator .......................... 320 Vehicle care....................................... 321 Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 321

Contents Practical hints ................................. 331 What to do if … .................................. 332 Lamps in the instrument cluster .. 332 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ......... 344 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .................... 345 Where will I find ...? ........................... 383 First aid kit ................................... 383 Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel .................................. 383 Locking/unlocking in an emergency . 385 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 385 Locking the vehicle ...................... 387 Lowering the load assist manually ...................................... 388 Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 389 SmartKey ..................................... 389 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 390 Replacing bulbs ................................. 391 Bulbs ............................................ 391 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 394 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 396 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 397 Removing wiper blades ................ 397 Installing wiper blades ................. 398 Flat tire ............................................... 399 Preparing the vehicle .................... 399 Sealing tires with TIREFIT.............. 399 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 404 MOExtended system* ................... 411 Batteries ............................................. 413 Disconnecting the batteries .......... 415 Removing the batteries ................. 416 Charging and reinstalling batteries ....................................... 417 Reconnecting the batteries ........... 418 Jump starting ...................................... 419 Towing the vehicle .............................. 421 Installing towing eye bolt .............. 423 Fuses .................................................. 425 Main fuse box ............................... 425 Emergency engine shut-down ....... 426 Technical data .................................. 427 Parts service ...................................... 428 Warranty coverage ............................. 429 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 429 Identification labels ............................ 430 Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 431 SL 500 .......................................... 431 SL 55 AMG ................................... 431 SL 600, SL 65 AMG ...................... 431 Engine ................................................ 432 Rims and tires .................................... 434 Same size tires ............................. 436 Mixed size tires ............................. 438 MOExtended tires* ....................... 440 Spare wheel .................................. 441 Electrical system ................................ 442 Main dimensions ................................ 443 Weights .............................................. 444

Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 445 Capacities .................................... 445 Engine oils .................................... 447 Engine oil additives ...................... 447 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 447 Brake fluid .................................... 447 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 448 Fuel requirements ........................ 448 Gasoline additives ........................ 449 Coolants ....................................... 450 Windshield and headlamp washer system.......................................... 452 Technical terms ............................... 453 Index ................................................. 461

9 Product information  Introduction 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 suitabili- ty 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 indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation 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. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed.

2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL600 SL55 SL65 AMG Owners Manual

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