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Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 600 manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 600 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
Service and Warranty Information
10
Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
11
Important Notice for California
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
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
Maintenance Service Indicator Message
331
Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
333
Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
333
Vehicle Care
334
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
334
Practical Hints
342
What to Do if
343
Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
343
Air Bag off Indicator Lamp
358
Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
360
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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