Table Of Contents - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

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
At a glance .......................................... 19
Cockpit................................................. 20
Instrument cluster ................................ 22
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24
Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28
Contents
Getting started ................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats .............................................. 34
Steering wheel................................ 37
Mirrors............................................ 38
Driving.................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belts ................. 40
Starting the engine ......................... 43
Switching on headlamps................. 46
Turn signals and high beam ............ 47
Windshield wipers........................... 47
Problems while driving.................... 49
Parking and locking.............................. 51
Parking brake ................................. 52
Switching off headlamps................. 52
Turning off the engine..................... 53
Emergency engine shut-down......... 55