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Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 550 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 550 Operator's Manual (489 pages)

2008 SL-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 12.14 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

9
- Product Information
  9
- Operator's Manual
  10
- 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
- Vehicle Data Recording
  19
  - Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    19
    
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    30
    
    Storage Compartments
    35
- Getting Started
  
  37
At a Glance

38
- Unlocking
  38
  - Unlocking with the Smartkey
    38
  - Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
    39
  - Starter Switch Positions
    40
  - Adjusting
    43
  - Seats
    43
  - Steering Wheel
    46
  - Mirrors
    49
- Driving
  50
- Fastening the Seat Belts
  50
  - Starting the Engine
    53
  - Parking Brake
    55
  - Driving off
    56
  - Switching on Headlamps
    57
  - Turn Signals
    57
  - Windshield Wipers
    58
  - Problems While Driving
    60
  - Parking and Locking
    62
    
    Parking Brake
    63
    
    Switching off Headlamps
    63
    
    Turning off the Engine
    64
    
    Releasing Seat Belts
    64
    
    Locking
    65
Safety and Security

67
- Occupant Safety
  68
  - Air Bags
    70
  - Occupant Classification System
    74
  - Seat Belts
    79
  - Roll Bar
    84
  - Children in the Vehicle
    85
- Panic Alarm
  89
  - Activating
    89
  - Deactivating
    89
- Driving Safety Systems
  90
  - Abs
    90
  - Bas
    90
  - Esp
    90
  - Electro-Hydraulic Brake System
    90
- Anti-Theft Systems
  99
  - Immobilizer
    99
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    99
  - Tow-Away Alarm
    101
Controls in Detail

104
- Locking and Unlocking
  104
  - Smartkey
    105
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    109
  - Checking the Batteries in the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    114
  - Loss of the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    114
  - Opening the Doors from the Inside
    114
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    119
  - Opening the Trunk
    122
  - Closing the Trunk
    122
  - Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    122
  - Power Closing Assist for Trunk Lid
    122
  - Automatic Central Locking
    123
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    123
- Seats
  125
  - Moving the Seats Forward and Backward
    125
  - Lumbar Support
    125
  - Multicontour Backrest
    126
  - Seat Heating
    127
  - Seat Ventilation
    129
- Memory Function
  130
  - Storing Positions into Memory
    131
  - Recalling Positions from Memory
    131
- Lighting
  132
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    132
  - Combination Switch
    136
  - Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
    137
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    138
  - Interior Lighting
    139
  - Courtesy Lighting
    140
  - Trunk Lamp
    140
- Instrument Cluster
  141
  - Adjusting Instrument Cluster
    141
  - Illumination
    141
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    142
  - Resetting Trip Odometer
    142
  - Tachometer
    143
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    143
- Control System
  144
  - Multifunction Display
    144
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    145
  - Menus
    147
  - Standard Display Menu
    150
  - AMG Menu
    151
  - AUDIO Menu
    154
  - NAV Menu
    156
  - Distronic* Menu
    157
  - Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
    157
  - Settings Menu
    158
  - Trip Computer Menu
    168
  - TEL* Menu
    170
- Automatic Transmission
  173
  - Gear Selector Lever
    173
  - Shifting Procedure
    174
  - Gear Selector Lever Positions
    175
  - Driving Tips
    176
  - Gear Ranges
    177
  - Automatic Shift Program
    178
  - Gear Selector Lever One-Touch
    180
  - Gearshifting
    180
  - Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
    181
  - One-Touch Gearshifting
    181
  - (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG Only)
    183
  - Emergency Operation
    185
  - (Limp-Home Mode)
    185
- Good Visibility
  186
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    186
  - Rear View Mirrors
    186
  - Sun Visors
    187
  - Rear Window Defroster
    188
- Automatic Climate Control
  189
  - Deactivating the Automatic Climate Control System
    192
  - Operating the Automatic Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    193
  - Setting the Temperature
    194
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    195
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    196
  - Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
    196
  - Front Defroster
    196
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    197
  - Air Conditioning
    199
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    200
  - Ventilated Glove Box
    201
- Power Windows
  202
  - Opening and Closing the Windows
    202
  - Synchronizing Power Windows
    204
- Retractable Hardtop
  205
  - Opening and Closing the Retractable Hardtop
    205
- Driving Systems
  215
  - Cruise Control
    215
  - Distronic
    219
  - Driving Systems
    221
  - Distance Warning Function
    230
  - Active Body Control (ABC)
    231
  - Parktronic System* (Parking Assist)
    234
- Useful Features
  239
  - Storage Compartments
    239
  - Cup Holders
    244
  - Ashtray
    245
  - Cigarette Lighter
    245
  - Load Assist in the Trunk
    246
  - Power Outlet
    247
  - Floormat
    248
  - Telephone
    248
  - Tele Aid
    251
  - Garage Door Opener
    258
  - Useful Features
    264
Operation

266
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  267
- Driving Instructions
  268
  - Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    268
  - Drinking and Driving
    268
  - Pedals
    268
  - Power Assistance
    269
  - Brakes
    269
  - Driving off
    271
  - Parking
    272
  - Tires
    272
  - Hydroplaning
    273
  - Tire Traction
    274
  - Tire Speed Rating
    274
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    275
  - Standing Water
    276
  - Passenger Compartment
    277
  - Driving Abroad
    277
  - Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
    277
  - Catalytic Converter
    278
  - Emission Control
    278
  - Coolant Temperature
    279
- At the Gas Station
  280
  - Refueling
    280
  - Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    281
- Engine Compartment
  283
  - Hood
    283
  - Engine Oil
    284
  - Transmission Fluid Level
    288
  - Oil Level in the ABC System
    288
  - Coolant
    289
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    290
  - Battery
    291
- Tires and Wheels
  292
  - Important Guidelines
    292
  - Tire Care and Maintenance
    293
  - Direction of Rotation
    295
  - Loading the Vehicle
    295
  - Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    301
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    303
  - Moextended System
    313
  - Tire Labeling
    314
  - Load Identification
    318
  - DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    318
  - Maximum Tire Load
    320
  - Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    320
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
    321
  - Tire Ply Material
    323
  - Tire and Loading Terminology
    323
  - Rotating Tires
    326
- Winter Driving
  328
  - Winter Tires
    328
  - Block Heater (Canada Only)
    329
  - Snow Chains
    330
- Maintenance
  331
- Vehicle Care
  334
  - Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
    334
Practical Hints

342
- What to Do if
  343
- Where will I Find
  401
  - First Aid Kit
    401
  - Vehicle Tool Kit, Jack, and Spare Wheel
    401
- Locking/Unlocking in an Emergency
  404
  - Unlocking the Vehicle
    404
  - Locking the Vehicle
    406
  - Lowering the Load Assist Manually
    407
- Replacing Smartkey Batteries
  408
- Replacing Bulbs
  410
  - Bulbs
    410
  - Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    412
  - Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    415
- Replacing Wiper Blades
  416
  - Placing Wiper Arms in Vertical Position
    416
  - Removing Wiper Blades
    417
  - Installing Wiper Blades
    417
- Flat Tire
  418
  - Preparing the Vehicle
    418
  - Mounting the Spare Wheel
    418
  - Moextended System
    426
- Batteries
  428
  - Disconnecting the Batteries
    430
  - Removing the Batteries
    431
  - Charging and Reinstalling Batteries
    431
  - Reconnecting the Batteries
    432
- Jump Starting
  433
- Towing the Vehicle
  435
  - Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    437
- Fuses
  438
  - Fuse Boxes in Engine Compartment
    439
  - Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
    440
  - Fuse in Trunk
    440
  - Emergency Engine Shut-Down
    440
Technical Data

442
- Parts Service
  443
- Warranty Coverage
  444
  - Loss of Service and Warranty
    444
  - Information Booklet
    444
- Identification Labels
  445
- Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
  447
  - Sl 55 Amg
    447
  - Sl 600, Sl 65 Amg
    447
- Engine
  448
- Rims and Tires
  450
  - Same Size Tires
    451
  - Mixed Size Tires
    452
  - Spare Wheel
    454
- Electrical System
  455
- Main Dimensions
  456
- Weights
  457
- Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
  458
  - Capacities
    458
  - Engine Oils
    461
  - Engine Oil Additives
    461
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    461
  - Brake Fluid
    461
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    462
  - Fuel Requirements
    462
  - Gasoline Additives
    463
  - Coolants
    464
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    466
Index

468

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