User manual MERCEDES SL 600 MANUAL 2005

[. . . ] Operator's Manual SL-Class Ê7%tMrUË 2305844582 Order No. 230 584 45 82 USA Edition A, 2005 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 demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. [. . . ] Armrest storage compartments The buttons are located under the cushion of the armrest. Keep the door storage compartments closed while vehicle is in motion. Failure to do so may cause the seat belt to catch at the rear and prevent proper positioning of the seat belt. 1 Button to open storage tray 2 Button to open storage compartment 1 Release button 2 Lid 229 Controls in detail Useful features Opening storage tray Press button 1 and lift up the armrest. Locking the storage compartments The storage compartments are centrally locked when you lock the vehicle from the outside. You can also lock the storage compartments separately, see "Locking the storage compartments separately" ( page 230). 1 Separately unlock storage compartments 2 Centrally lock/unlock storage compartments 3 Separately lock storage compartments Slide mechanical key out of SmartKey housing ( page 374). Rear storage compartments The CD changer is located in the left storage compartment. For instructions on the CD changer, see separate COMAND Operator's Manual. Locking the storage compartments separately You can lock the storage compartments separately, e. g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service. 230 Controls in detail Useful features Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 3. They can then not be opened with the SmartKey or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: Glove box Armrest storage compartments Rear storage compartments Warning!Unlocking the storage compartments separately Turn the mechanical key in the glove box lock to position 1. Parcel net in passenger footwell Parcel net in trunk There are three nets available in the trunk to secure loads: a pocket net on each side of the right and left trunk side walls a trunk floor net Pull the trunk floor net from the trunk back wall towards the front over the luggage. Hang the hooks of the net on the eyes on the trunk floor. G i The separate locking status of these storage compartments can only be canceled by means of the mechanical key. The storage compartments in the doors cannot be locked. Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects having sharp edges, in the parcel net. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants. 231 Controls in detail Useful features Luggage compartment in the rear Warning!Releasing the strap Press release button 4 and guide strap 2 back to holder 1. Warning! G Secure all pieces of luggage in the rear with the luggage straps. Unsecured pieces of luggage can otherwise cause injury during a braking maneuver and can increase the risk of injury in an accident. The rear compartment area is not designed or intended to accommodate occupants. Severe personal injury or death may be the result in an accident. G The shelf below the rear window should not be used to carry objects. This will avoid such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver. The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. 1 Holder 2 Strap 3 Latch 4 Release button 232 Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Removing the ashtray insert Warning! [. . . ] SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) Electronically controlled hydraulic braking system for increased braking safety and comfort. Shift lock When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the gear selector lever from being inadvertently moved out of position P without SmartKey turned and brake pedal depressed. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Seat belts, emergency tensioning device and airbags. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection. Tele Aid System (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and manual emergency, roadside assistance and information. [. . . ]