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Operator’s Manual
SL
2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Index
5
Introduction
20
Product Information
20
Maintenance
21
Service and Warranty Information
21
Roadside Assistance
22
Engine
22
Operating Safety
23
Engine
23
Reporting Safety Defects
24
Data Recording
25
At a Glance
27
Default Chapter
28
Exterior View
28
Exterior View
29
Cockpit
30
Horn
31
Instrument Cluster
32
Turn Signals
33
Indicator Lamps
33
Indicator Lamp
35
High-Beam Headlamps
35
Storage Compartments
36
Storage Compartments
37
Multifunction Steering Wheel
38
Telephone
38
Multifunction Steering Wheel
39
Center Console
40
Overhead Control Panel
42
Hands-Free Microphone
42
Door Control Panel
43
Safety and Security
45
Default Chapter
46
Occupant Safety
46
Vehicle Equipment
46
Air Bag Deployment
47
Air Bags
47
Safety Guidelines
49
Passenger Front Air Bag
50
Head-Thorax
51
Head-Thorax Air Bags
51
Knee Bag
51
Tor Lamp
52
Self-Test
54
Seat Belts
55
Safety Notes
55
Proper Use of
56
Fastening the Seat Belts
57
Practical Hints
59
Automatic Comfort-Fit Feature
59
Roll Bar
61
Lowering
61
Raising
61
Warning Lamp
61
Children in the Vehicle
62
Infant and Child Restraint Systems
62
Safety Notes
62
Panic Alarm
64
Driving Safety Systems
65
Messages in the Multifunction Dis
65
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
67
Anti-Theft Systems
73
Anti-Theft Alarm System
73
Immobilizer
73
Tow-Away Alarm
74
Table of Contents
77
Remote Control
78
Locking and Unlocking
78
Vehicle Equipment
78
Battery Check Lamp
79
Opening
84
Closing
85
Trunk Lid Emergency Release
88
Valet Locking
88
Starter Switch Positions
89
Power Closing Assist for Trunk Lid
89
Starter Switch Positions
90
Head Restraints
91
Seats
91
Adjusting
91
Seats
92
Lumbar Support
93
Multicontour Seat
94
Ventilation
94
Heating
95
AIRSCARF Neck-Level Heating
96
Multifunction Steering Wheel
97
Adjusting
97
Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
97
Mirrors
98
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
98
Interior Rear View Mirror
98
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
99
Memory Function
99
Active Bi-Xenon Headlamps
100
Lighting
100
Automatic Headlamp Mode
101
Exterior Lamp Switch
101
Low-Beam Headlamps
101
Switching on
101
Daytime Running Lamp Mode
102
Fog Lamps
103
High-Beam Headlamps
103
Hazard Warning Flasher
104
High-Beam Flasher
104
Turn Signals
104
Headlamp Cleaning System
105
Interior Lighting
106
Reading Lamps
106
Wipers
107
Wiping
108
Door Windows
109
Power Windows
109
Operation
109
Rear Side Windows
110
Synchronizing
110
Driving and Parking
111
Safety Notes
111
Starting
111
Starting the Engine
111
Driving and Parking
112
Driving off
113
While Driving
114
Problems
114
Accidents
115
Parking
115
Parking Brake
115
Turning off
116
Turning off the Engine
116
Automatic Transmission
117
Gear Selector Lever
117
Gearshift Pattern
117
Shifting Procedure
118
Transmission Position Indicator
118
Transmission Positions
118
Sion
119
Automatic Shift Program
120
Gear Range Indicator
120
Gear Ranges
120
Program Mode Indicator
121
Kickdown
119
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
122
Limiting
122
Manual Shift Program
123
Shifting into Optimal
123
Instrument Cluster
126
One-Touch Gearshifting
122
Limp-Home Mode
126
Tachometer
127
Coolant
127
Control System
128
Multifunction Steering Wheel
128
Buttons
128
Multifunction Display
129
Outside Temperature
129
Odometer
129
Control System Menus
130
Standard Display
131
Digital Speedometer
131
Outside
131
AMG Menu
132
Racetimer
132
Overspeed Range
132
Audio/DVD Menu
134
Distronic
136
Navigation
136
Navigation Menu
136
Resetting to Factory Settings
137
Menu
137
Individual Settings
137
Instrument Cluster
138
Speedometer
139
Vehicle Status Message Memory
136
Control System
136
Lighting
140
Locator Lighting
140
Tail Lamps
140
Exterior Lamps
141
Delayed Shut-Off
141
Convenience
142
Interior Lighting
142
Delayed Shut-Off
142
Trip Computer
143
Fuel Consumption Statistics
143
Vehicle
142
Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
142
Trip Computer Menu
143
Menu
144
Telephone
144
Phone Book
145
Driving Systems
146
Cruise Control
146
Operation
146
Redialing
146
Driving Systems
147
Last Stored Speed
148
Distronic
149
Distronic
151
Speedometer
151
Menu
152
Distronic
153
Resume Function
154
With Distronic
156
Distance Warning Function
157
Race Start (Sl 63 Amg)
158
Hill Start Assist System
159
Active Body Control (ABC)
159
Parktronic System
162
Minimum Distance
163
Range
163
Climate Control System
165
Malfunctions
165
Parktronic System
165
Interior Temperature
168
Air Vents
170
Air Volume
170
Automatic Mode
170
Temperature
170
Climate Control System
171
Air Distribution
172
Air Volume
173
Front Defroster
173
Maximum Cooling MAX COOL
173
Windshield
173
Air Recirculation Mode
174
Rear Window Defroster
175
Retractable Hardtop
175
Locking
178
Wind Screen
178
Luggage Cover
180
Loading and Storing
182
Sunshade
182
Parcel Nets
182
AUX Socket
183
Media Interface
183
Locking/Unlocking
184
Load Assist
186
Glove Box
183
Sun Visors
187
Useful Features
187
Cup Holders
187
Cigarette Lighter
188
With Vehicle
188
Ashtray
188
Power Outlet
189
Tele Aid
189
Tele Aid
190
Emergency Calls
190
System Self-Test
190
Ually
191
SOS Button
191
Roadside Assistance Button
192
Information Button
193
Remote Door Unlock
194
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
195
Floormats
199
Operation
201
Break-In Period
202
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
202
Vehicle Equipment
202
Locking/Unlocking the Vehicle
203
Fuel Filler Flap
203
Refueling
203
At the Gas Station
203
Opening
204
Engine Compartment
205
Hood
205
Consumption
206
Oil Dipstick
207
Adding
208
Gearshifting Malfunctions
209
Messages in the Multifunction Dis
209
Tires and Wheels
211
Retreads
211
Wheels, Tires and
211
Care and Maintenance
212
Inspection
212
Service Life
213
Direction of Rotation, Spinning
214
Storing Tires
213
Cleaning
213
Information Placard
214
Seating Capacity
215
Load Limit
215
Important Notes on
218
Pressure
218
Inflation Pressure
218
Checking
219
Inflation Pressure
219
Telltale
220
Tire Labeling
225
Accessory Weight
232
Tire and Loading Terminology
232
Air Pressure
232
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
233
Normal Occupant Weight
233
Ply Composition and Material Used
234
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
233
Curb Weight
233
Tire Load Rating
234
Production Options Weight
234
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
234
Tire Identification Number
234
Sidewall (Tires)
234
Total Load Limit
234
Traction
234
Used
234
Rotation
235
Vehicle Maximum Load on
235
Wear Pattern
235
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
235
Winter Driving
236
Snow Chains
236
Winter Tires
236
Winter Driving Instructions
237
Driving Instructions
238
Drinking and Driving
238
Pedals
238
Brakes
239
Power Assistance
239
High-Performance Brake System
241
Driving off
241
Messages in the Multifunction Dis
241
Abroad
242
Hydroplaning
242
Through Standing Water
242
Radio Transmitters
242
Maintenance
243
Maintenance System
243
Maintenance Service Indicator
244
Sage
244
Service Indicator Message
244
Service Term Exceeded
244
Vehicle Care
245
Cleaning
247
Tar Stains
247
Sensor Cover
248
Windows, Cleaning
249
Cleaning
251
Practical Hints/Messages in the Multifunction Dis
253
Default Chapter
253
Messages in the Multifunction Dis
253
Practical Hints
253
Vehicle Tool Kit
254
Vehicle Equipment
254
Where will I Find
254
Messages in the Multifunction Dis
257
Symbol Messages
257
Play
258
Text Messages
258
Play
259
Air Bags
260
Play
260
First Aid Kit
254
Practical Hints
254
Passenger Front Air Bag
260
Cruise Control
265
Distronic
265
Gear Selector Lever
267
Play
265
Play
267
Automatic Transmission
267
Tires
268
Brake Pads
273
Play
273
Brake Fluid
274
Play
274
Parking Brake
275
Play
275
Tele Aid
276
Play
276
Doors
277
Hood
277
Play
277
Trunk
277
Retractable Hardtop
278
Play
278
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
279
Messages in the Multifunction Dis
279
Washer Fluid
280
Play
280
Engine Service
281
Play
281
Messages in the Multifunction Dis
281
Alternator
285
Battery
285
Play
285
Engine Oil
286
Play
286
Smartkey
279
Play
279
Reserve Fuel
287
Play
287
High-Mounted Brake Lamp
288
Play
288
Active Headlamps
288
Reverse Lamp
288
Side Marker Lamps
289
Play
289
High-Beam Lamps
290
License Plate Lamps
290
Play
290
Light Sensor
290
Low-Beam Lamps
290
Corner-Illuminating Lamps
291
Rear
289
Parking Lamps
289
Tail Lamps
291
Play
291
Turn Signals
292
Play
292
Tires
293
Vehicle Status Messages in the
295
What to Do if
295
Multifunction Display
295
Lamps
295
Indicator Lamp
295
Instrument Cluster
295
Brakes
297
Warning Lamp
297
Seat Belt Telltale
298
Warning Lamp
300
Roll Bar
302
Warning Lamp
302
Coolant
305
Warning Lamp
305
Tor Lamp
307
Key, Mechanical
309
Mechanical Key
309
Unlocking/Locking Manually
309
Manually
310
Replacing Smartkey Batteries
311
Replacing Batteries
312
Front
313
Headlamps
313
Replacing Bulbs
313
Brake Lamps
314
High-Mounted Brake Lamp
314
High-Beam Headlamps
315
License Plate Lamps
317
Tail Lamps
317
Turn Signal Lamps
317
Replacing Wiper Blades
318
Flat Tire
319
Mounting the Spare Wheel
320
Preparing the Vehicle
320
Removing
323
Lowering the Vehicle
326
Wheels
326
Tightening Torque
326
Moextended System
327
Battery
328
Charging
329
Jump Starting
330
Towing the Vehicle
332
Towing Eye Bolt
333
Fuses
336
Technical Data
339
Vehicle Equipment
340
Parts Service
340
Warranty Coverage
340
Paintwork Code
341
Engine
342
Information Label
342
Certification Label
341
Identification Labels
341
Booklet
341
Number
342
Emission Control Information
342
Maximum Engine Speed
343
Engine
343
Technical Data
343
Moextended Tires
345
Rims and Tires
345
Sizes
345
Winter Tires
345
Spare Wheel
349
Alternator
350
Electrical System
350
Spark Plugs
350
Technical Data
350
Main Dimensions
351
Automatic Transmission Fluid
352
Capacities
352
Engine Oil
352
Weights
352
Lubricants
352
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
352
Power Steering Fluid
353
Brake Fluid
353
System
354
Capacity
354
Additives
355
Engine Oil
355
Engine Oil Additives
355
Engine Oils
355
Filter
355
Lubricant
356
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
356
Requirements
356
Brake Fluid
356
Fuel Requirements
356
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
356
Engine Coolant
357
Gasoline Additives
357
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
358
Mixing Ratio
359
Gasoline
357
Washer System
359
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
2009 SL-Class
Category
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Language
English
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