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Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Operator's Manual (434 pages)

Mercedes-Benz Automobile Operator's Manual

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

10
- Product Information
  10
- Operator's Manual
  11
- Where to Find It
  15
- Symbols
  16
- Operating Safety
  17
  - Proper Use of the Vehicle
    17
- Problems with Your Vehicle
  18
- Reporting Safety Defects
  19
At a Glance

20
- Cockpit
  21
- Instrument Cluster
  23
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  25
- Overhead Control Panel
  28
- Door Control Panel
  29
Getting Started

30
- Unlocking
  31
  - Unlocking with the Smartkey
    31
  - Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
    33
- Adjusting
  35
  - Seats
    35
  - Steering Wheel
    38
  - Mirrors
    39
- Driving
  41
  - Fastening the Seat Belts
    41
  - Starting the Engine
    44
  - Switching on Headlamps
    47
  - Turn Signals and High Beam
    48
  - Windshield Wipers
    48
  - Problems While Driving
    50
- Parking and Locking
  52
  - Parking Brake
    53
  - Switching off Headlamps
    53
  - Turning off the Engine
    54
  - Emergency Engine Shut-Down
    56
Safety and Security

58
- Occupant Safety
  59
  - Airbags
    60
  - Seat Belts
    66
  - Roll Bar
    70
  - Children in the Vehicle
    71
- Panic Alarm
  75
  - Activating
    75
  - Deactivating
    75
- Driving Safety Systems
  76
  - Abs
    77
  - Bas
    78
  - Esp
    79
  - SBC Brake System
    82
- Anti-Theft Systems
  85
  - Immobilizer
    85
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    86
  - Tow-Away Alarm
    87
Controls in Detail

90
- Locking and Unlocking
  91
  - Smartkey
    91
  - Lock Button
    91
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    94
  - Opening the Doors from the Inside
    100
  - Opening the Trunk
    100
  - Closing the Trunk Lid
    103
  - Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    103
  - Separately Locking the Trunk
    104
  - Automatic Central Locking
    106
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    106
- Seats
  108
  - Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    108
  - Moving the Seats Forward and Backward
    109
  - Lumbar Support
    109
  - Multicontour Backrest* (Standard on SL 600 and SL 55 AMG)
    110
  - Seat Heating
    111
  - Seat Ventilation* (Standard on SL 600)
    113
- Memory Function
  115
- Lighting
  118
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    118
  - Combination Switch
    121
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    122
  - Interior Lighting
    123
  - Courtesy Lighting
    124
- Instrument Cluster
  125
  - Instrument Cluster Illumination
    125
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    125
  - Trip Odometer
    126
  - Tachometer
    126
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    127
- Control System
  128
  - Multifunction Display
    128
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    129
  - Menus
    131
  - Standard Display Menu
    133
  - AUDIO Menu
    133
  - NAVI Menu
    135
  - Distronic* Menu
    136
  - Malfunction Memory Menu
    137
  - Settings Menu
    138
  - Press Button J or K Repeatedly
    141
  - Trip Computer Menu
    151
  - TEL Menu
    153
- Automatic Transmission
  156
  - One-Touch Gearshifting
    157
  - Gear Ranges
    158
  - Gear Selector Lever Position
    159
  - Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
    161
  - (Speedshift) SL 55 AMG
    161
  - Program Mode Selector Switch
    162
  - Accelerator Position
    163
  - Manual Shift Program SL 55 AMG
    164
  - Emergency Operation
    166
  - (Limp Home Mode)
    166
- Good Visibility
  167
  - Rear View Mirrors
    167
  - Windshield Wipers
    169
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    169
  - Rear Window Defroster
    170
  - Sun Visors
    170
- Automatic Climate Control
  172
  - Setting the Temperature
    173
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    174
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    175
  - Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
    175
  - Defrosting
    176
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    176
  - Rear Window Defroster
    178
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    179
  - Deactivating the Automatic Climate Control System
    180
  - Air Conditioning
    180
  - Ventilated Storage Compartments
    181
- Power Windows
  182
- Retractable Hardtop
  185
- Driving Systems
  194
  - Cruise Control
    194
  - Distronic
    197
  - Press Button È or Ÿ Repeatedly
    200
  - Active Body Control (ABC)
    208
  - Parktronic* (Parking Assist)
    211
- Useful Features
  215
  - Storage Compartments
    215
  - Ashtray
    220
  - Cigarette Lighter
    220
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    221
  - Load Assist in the Trunk
    222
  - Electrical Outlet
    223
  - Telephone
    223
  - Tele Aid
    224
  - Information Button
    229
  - Garage Door Opener
    232
Operation

238
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  239
- Driving Instructions
  240
  - Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    240
  - Drinking and Driving
    240
  - Pedals
    240
  - Power Assistance
    241
  - Brakes
    241
  - Driving off
    243
  - Parking
    243
  - Tires
    244
  - Hydroplaning
    244
  - Tire Traction
    245
  - Tire Speed Rating
    245
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    246
  - Standing Water
    247
  - Passenger Compartment
    247
  - Driving Abroad
    247
  - Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
    248
  - Catalytic Converter
    248
  - Emission Control
    249
  - Coolant Temperature
    250
- At the Gas Station
  251
  - Refuelling
    251
  - Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    253
- Engine Compartment
  254
  - Hood
    254
  - Engine Oil
    256
  - Transmission Fluid Level
    259
  - Oil Level in the ABC System
    259
  - Coolant
    259
  - Battery
    261
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    262
- Tires and Wheels
  263
  - Important Guidelines
    263
  - Life of Tires
    264
  - Direction of Rotation
    264
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    264
  - Rotating Wheels
    268
- Winter Driving
  269
  - Winter Tires
    269
  - Block Heater (Canada Only)
    270
  - Snow Chains
    270
- Maintenance
  272
  - Clearing the Service Indicator
    272
  - Service Term Exceeded
    273
  - Calling up the Service Indicator
    273
  - Resetting the Service Indicator
    273
- Vehicle Care
  275
  - Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
    275

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Owner's Manual (302 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product Information
10
Operator's Manual
11
Where to Find It
16
Problems with Your Vehicle
18
Reporting Safety Defects
18
Instruments and Controls
20
Door Control Panel
24
Overhead Control Panel
24
Dashboard
25
Center Console
27
Vehicle Keys
32
Remote Control with Folding Master Key
32
Central Locking System
33
Remote Control
33
Locking and Unlocking
34
Choosing Global or Selective Mode on Remote Control
35
Opening the Trunk
35
Panic Button
36
Start Lock-Out
37
General Notes on the Central Locking System
37
Doors
38
Central Locking Switch
40
Automatic Central Locking
41
Emergency Unlocking in Case of Accident
41
Trunk
42
Trunk Lid Release Switch
43
Trunk Lid Emergency Release
44
Power Windows
45
Antitheft Alarm System
46
Tow-Away Alarm
47
Power Seats
48
Storing Position in Memory
50
Backrest
52
Multicontour Seats
53
Seat Heater
54
Seat Belts and Integrated Restraint System
56
Seat Belts
56
Seat Belt Nonusage Warning System
57
Fastening of Seat Belts
58
Use Seat Belts Properly
60
Use Child Restraints Properly
61
Babysmart TM Airbag Deactivation System
62
Self-Test Babysmart
62
Without Special Child Seat Installed
62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
63
Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR)
63
Airbags
64
Front Airbags
66
Side Impact Airbags
66
Safety Guidelines for the Seat Belt, Emergency Tensioning Retractor and Airbag
71
Infant and Child Restraint Systems
72
Adjusting Steering Column
74
Storing Steering Column Position in Memory
74
Rear View Mirrors
75
Inside Rear View Mirror
75
Antiglare Night Position
75
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
76
Storing Mirror Positions in Memory
77
Instrument Cluster
78
Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
80
Additional Function Indicator Lamps
81
Instrument Lamps
81
Display Illumination
81
Coolant Temperature Gauge
82
Outside Temperature Indicator
82
Trip Odometer
83
Clock
83
Tachometer
83
Flexible Service System (FSS)
84
Engine Oil Level Indicator in Odometer Display Field
86
Fuel Consumption Gauge
87
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
87
Engine Oil Consumption
87
Exterior Lamp Switch
88
Standing Lamps
89
Night Security Illumination
89
Combination Switch
90
Blocked Windshield Wiper
92
Windshield Wiper Smears
92
Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Mixing Ratio
92
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
93
Automatic Climate Control
94
Display and Controls
96
Basic Setting - Automatic Mode
97
Economy
97
Special Settings
98
Audio and Telephone, Operation
102
Power Windows
120
Express Opening of Door Windows
121
Synchronizing Power Windows
121
Roll Bar
122
Interior Lighting
124
Interior Lamps
124
Reading Lamps
124
Entrance Lamps in Footwells, Exit Lamps in Doors
124
Sunshade, Manual
125
Power Sunshade
126
Sun Visors
127
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
127
Interior
128
Storage Compartment (Eyeglasses Compartment) in the Dashboard
128
Interior Central Locking System
129
Integration with Vehicle Central Locking System
130
Separate Locking of Storage Compartments
130
Armrest
131
Console Storage Compartments
131
Cup Holder
132
Parcel Net in Passenger Footwell
132
Door Pockets
133
Rear Storage Compartment
133
Ashtray with Lighter
134
Lighter
135
Telephone, General
136
Garage Door Opener
137
Hardtop or Panorama Roof
141
Removing Hardtop
141
Attaching Hardtop
144
Soft Top
147
Lowering Soft Top
148
Raising Soft Top
149
Wind Screen
152
Antenna
155
Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
158
Radio and Telephone
158
Telephones and Two-Way Radio
158
The First 1 000 Miles
159
(1 500 Km)
159
Maintenance
159
Tele Aid
160
Roadside Assistance Button
163
Information Button
164
Catalytic Converter
167
Emission Control
168
Steering Lock
169
The Engine
169
Before Starting
171
Starting
171
Turning off
171
Automatic Transmission
172
Driving
172
Accelerator Position
173
Selector Lever Positions
173
Maneuvering
176
Stopping
176
Selector Switch
177
Emergency Operation
178
Parking Brake
179
Driving Instructions
180
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
180
Drinking and Driving
180
Pedals
180
Power Assistance
181
Brakes
181
Driving off
182
Parking
182
Tires
183
Aquaplaning
184
Tire Traction
184
Tire Speed Rating
185
Snow Chains
185
Sport Package
185
Deep Water
186
Instructions
186
Winter Driving
187
Block Heater
187
Traveling Abroad
187
Cruise Control
188
Brake Assist System (BAS)
192
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
194
ABS Control
195
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
196
Synchronizing ESP
197
ESP Control Switch
198
Level Control System
200
Level Control Switch Positions
200
Normal Level
201
Wheel Change Switch
202
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
203
Adaptive Damping System Adjustment
203
What You Should Know at the Gas Station
204
Fuel Supply
204
Fuel
204
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
206
Instrument Cluster
208
Diagnostic System
208
Check Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp
208
Brake Warning Lamp
209
Indicator Lamp
209
Seat Belt Warning Lamp
210
(SRS) Indicator Lamp
210
Placement Warning
211
Electronic Stability Program Malfunction and (ESP)- Warning Lamp
211
BAS/ESP Malfunction Indicator Lamp
211

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Operator's Manual (298 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

10
- Product Information
  10
- Operator's Manual
  11
- Where to Find It
  16
- Problems with Your Vehicle
  18
- Reporting Safety Defects
  18
Instruments and Controls

22
Operation

32
- Vehicle Keys
  32
  - Remote Control with Folding Master Key
    32
- Central Locking System
  34
  - Remote Control
    34
  - Locking and Unlocking
    35
  - Choosing Global or Selective Mode on Remote Control
    36
  - Opening the Trunk
    36
  - Panic Button
    37
- Start Lock-Out
  38
- General Notes on the Central Locking System
  38
- Doors
  39
- Central Locking Switch
  41
  - Automatic Central Locking
    42
- Emergency Unlocking in Case of Accident
  42
- Trunk
  43
- Trunk Lid Release Switch
  44
- Power Windows
  45
- Antitheft Alarm System
  46
- Tow-Away Alarm
  47
- Power Seats
  48
  - Storing Position in Memory
    50
- Backrest
  52
- Multicontour Seats
  53
- Seat Heater
  54
- Seat Belts and Integrated Restraint System
  56
- Seat Belts
  56
  - Seat Belt Nonusage Warning System
    57
  - Fastening of Seat Belts
    58
- Babysmart TM
  62
  - System
    62
- Self-Test Babysmart
  62
  - Special Child Seat Installed
    63
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
  63
- Emergency Tensioning Retractor
  63
  - (Etr)
    64
- Airbags
  64
- Adjusting Steering Column
  74
  - Storing Steering Column Position in Memory
    74
- Rear View Mirrors
  75
- Instrument Cluster
  78
  - Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
    80
  - Additional Function Indicator Lamps
    81
  - Instrument Lamps
    81
  - Display Illumination
    81
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    82
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    82
  - Trip Odometer
    83
  - Clock
    83
  - Tachometer
    83
- Flexible Service System (FSS)
  84
- Engine Oil Level Indicator in Odometer Display Field
  86
- Fuel Consumption Gauge
  87
- Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
  87
- Engine Oil Consumption
  87
- Exterior Lamp Switch
  88
  - Standing Lamps
    89
  - Night Security Illumination
    89
- Combination Switch
  90
- Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
  93
- Automatic Climate Control
  94
  - Display and Controls
    96
  - Basic Setting - Automatic Mode
    97
  - Economy
    97
  - Special Settings
    98
- Audio and Telephone, Operation
  102
- Power Windows
  120
  - Express Opening of Door Windows
    121
  - Synchronizing Power Windows
    121
- Roll Bar
  122
- Interior Lighting
  124
  - Interior Lamps
    124
  - Reading Lamps
    124
  - Entrance Lamps in Footwells, Exit Lamps in Doors
    124
- Sunshade, Manual
  125
- Power Sunshade
  126
- Sun Visors
  127
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  127
- Interior
  128
- Storage Compartment (Eyeglasses Compartment) in the Dashboard
  128
- Armrest
  131
- Console Storage Compartments
  131
- Cup Holder
  132
- Parcel Net in Passenger Footwell
  132
- Door Pockets
  133
- Rear Storage Compartment
  133
- Ashtray with Lighter
  134
- Lighter
  135
- Telephone, General
  136
- Garage Door Opener
  137
- Hardtop or Panorama Roof
  141
  - Removing Hardtop
    141
  - Attaching Hardtop
    144
- Soft Top
  147
  - Lowering Soft Top
    148
  - Raising Soft Top
    149
- Wind Screen
  152
- Antenna
  155
- Control and Operation of Radio
  157
  - Radio, Telephone and
    157
  - Telephones and
    157
    
    Transmitters
    157
  - Two-Way Radio
    157
- The First 1 000 Miles
  158
- Maintenance
  158
  - (1 500 Km)
    158
- Tele Aid
  159
- Catalytic Converter
  167
- Emission Control
  168
- Steering Lock
  169
  - The Engine
    169
  - Before Starting
    171
  - Starting
    171
  - Turning off
    171
  - Starting and Turning off the Engine
    171
- Automatic Transmission
  172
  - Driving
    172
  - Accelerator Position
    173
  - Selector Lever Positions
    173
  - Maneuvering
    176
  - Stopping
    176
  - Program Mode Selector Switch
    177
  - Emergency Operation
    178
- Parking Brake
  179
- Driving Instructions
  180
  - Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    180
  - Drinking and Driving
    180
  - Pedals
    180
  - Power Assistance
    181
  - Brakes
    181
  - Driving off
    182
  - Parking
    182
  - Tires
    183
  - Aquaplaning
    184
  - Tire Traction
    184
  - Tire Speed Rating
    185
  - Snow Chains
    185
  - Vehicles with Sport Package
    185
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    186
  - Winter Driving
    187
  - Block Heater
    187
  - Deep Water
    188
  - Traveling Abroad
    188
- Cruise Control
  189
- Brake Assist System (BAS)
  192
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  194
  - ABS Control
    195
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  196
  - Synchronizing ESP
    197
  - ESP Control Switch
    198
- Level Control System
  200
  - Level Control Switch Positions
    200
  - Normal Level
    201
  - Wheel Change Switch
    202
- Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
  203
  - Adaptive Damping System Adjustment
    203
    
    Station
    204
  - Fuel Supply
    204
  - Fuel
    204
    
    A Long Trip
    206
    
    Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
    208
  - On-Board Diagnostic System Check Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    208
  - Brake Warning Lamp
    208
  - Malfunction and Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
    208
  - Indicator Lamp
    209
  - Seat Belt Warning Lamp
    210
  - System (SRS) Indicator Lamp
    210
  - Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap Placement Warning
    211
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - Warning Lamp
  211
- BAS-/ESP Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  211
- ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  212
- Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp
  213
- Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp
  214
- Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp
  214
- Charge Indicator Lamp
  215
- Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp
  215
- Roll Bar Warning Lamp
  216
- ADS Indicator Lamp
  216
- High Beam Indicator Lamp
  217
- (In the Odometer Display)
  217
- Malfunction and Indicator Lamp (in the Dashboard)
  217
  - Passenger Airbag Indicator Lamp
    217

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Owner's Manual (151 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 4 MB

Product Information
2
Operator's Manual
6
Table of Contents
8
Instrument Cluster
12
Indicator Lamp Symbols
13
Catalytic Converter
14
Automatic Climate Control
22
Infrared Remote Control
27
Central Locking System
29
Interior Central Locking System
32
Power Seats
34
Orthopedic Seat Backrest
37
Heated Seats
38
Arm Rest
39
Adjusting Steering Column
39
Seat Belts
40
Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR)
44
Airbags
45
Steering Lock
50
Starting and Turning off the Engine
50
Combination Switch
52
Exterior Lamp Switch
54
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
55
Inside Rear View Mirror
56
Sun Visors
57
Setting Clock
57
Storage Compartment (Eyeglasses
58
Rear Storage Compartments
59
Lighter
59
Interior Lighting
60
Rear Window Defroster
61
Roll Bar
62
Power Windows
62
Hardtop
64
Soft Top
68
Wind Screen
71
Parking Brake
74
Starting and Shifting Gears
74
Manual Transmission
75
Automatic Transmission
76
Cruise Control
81
Charge Indicator Lamp
83
Pressure Warning Lamp
83
Engine Oil Consumption
84
Fuel Consumption Gauge
84
Outside Temperature Indicator
85
Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp
85
Coolant Temperature Gauge
85
Low Windshield and Head Lamp Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
86
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp
88
Brake Warning Lamp
88
Acceleration Slip Control (ASR)
90
Driving with Snow Chains
90
Automatic Locking Differential
91
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
92
Emission Control
93
Winter Driving
94
Snow Chains
94
Hood
96
Checking Coolant Level
97
Adding Coolant
97
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp
98
Checking Engine Oil Level
98
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
99
Trunk Lamp
100
Spare Wheel
100
First Aid Kit
100
Vehicle Jack
101
Vehicle Tools
101
Wheels
101
Changing Wheels
103
Tire Pressure
106
Battery
107
Spark Plugs
108
Fuses
108
Replacing Bulbs
109

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Operator's Manual (153 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 4 MB

Product Information
2
Operator's Manual
3
Table of Contents
8
Instruments and Controls

10
- Instrument Cluster
  12
- Warning Lamp
  13
- Catalytic Converter
  14
- Starting and Turning off the Engine
  15
- Driving Instructions
  16
Operation

21
- Automatic Climate Control
  22
- Car Keys
  26
- Infrared Remote Control
  27
- Central Locking System
  29
- Interior Central Locking System
  32
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
  33
- Power Seats
  
  34
  - Orthopedic Seat Backrest
    37
  - Heated Seats
    38
    
    Armrest
    39
  - Seat Belts and Supplemental
    40
  - Emergency Tensioning Retractor
    44
    
    Airbags
    45
- Steering Lock
  
  50
  - Combination Switch
    52
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    54
  - Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    55
  - Inside Rear View Mirror
    56
  - Sun Visors
    57
  - Storage Compartment (Eyeglasses
    58
- Door Pockets
  
  59
  - Interior Lighting
    60
  - Rear Window Defroster
    61
  - Power Windows
    62
    
    Hardtop
    64
    
    Soft Top
    68
    
    Wind Screen
    71
    
    Antenna
    73
    
    Driving
    75
    
    Drinking and Driving
    76
    
    Manual Transmission
    77
    
    Automatic Transmission
    78
    
    Cruise Control
    83
    
    Charge Indicator Lamp
    85
    
    Engine Oil Consumption
    86
    
    Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp
    87
    
    Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp
    88
    
    Seat Belt and Backrest Lock
    89
  - Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp
    90
  - Automatic Locking Differential
    92
  - Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
    94
  - Emission Control
    95
  - Winter Driving
    96

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Operator's Manual (148 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Product Information
2
Operator's Manual
3
Table of Contents
8
Instruments and Controls

10
- Instrument Cluster
  12
- Indicator Lamp Symbols
  13
- Catalytic Converter
  14
- Starting and Turning off the Engine
  15
- Driving Instructions
  16
Operation

21
- Automatic Climate Control
  22
- Car Keys
  26
- Infrared Remote Control
  27
- Central Locking System
  29
- Interior Central Locking System
  32
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
  33
- Orthopedic Seat Backrest
  37
- Heated Seats
  38
- Armrest
  39
- Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
  40
- Emergency Tensioning Retractor
  44
- Airbags
  45
- Steering Lock
  50
- Exterior Lamp Switch
  51
- Combination Switch
  52
- Exterior Rear View Mirrors
  54
- Sun Visors
  55
- Instrument Lamps
  56
- Storage Compartment (Eyeglasses Compartment) in the Dashboard
  57
- Rear Storage Compartments
  58
- Interior Lighting
  59
  - Rear Window Defroster
    60
  - Power Windows
    61
  - Hardtop
    63
  - Soft Top
    67
  - Wind Screen
    70
- Antenna
  72
- Driving
  
  73
  - Drinking and Driving
    74
  - Automatic Transmission
    75
  - Cruise Control
    80
    
    Charge Indicator Lamp
    82
    
    Engine Oil Consumption
    83
    
    Coolant Temperature Gauge
    84
    
    Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp
    84
    
    Outside Temperature Indicator
    84
  - Warning Lamp
    85
  - Roll Bar Warning Lamp
    86
  - Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp
    87
  - Electronic Traction System (ETS)
    89
  - Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
    92
  - Emission Control
    93
  - Traveling Abroad
    94

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Owner's Manual (169 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents

8
- Catalytic Converter
  15
- Trunk
  33
- Self Test
  48
- Power Windows
  
  65
  - Sunshade
    67
- Cellular Telephone
  
  69
  - Trip Odometer
    70
  - Garage Door Opener
    71
  - Hardtop or Panorama Roof
    73
- Parking Brake
  
  84
  - Automatic Transmission
    85
  - Cruise Control
    90
  - Charge Indicator Lamp
    92
  - Engine Oil Consumption
    93
    
    This Setting May be Used When Road
    105
    
    At Speeds between Approximately 35
    105
    
    Half Inch (15 MM)
    105
    
    Mph (60 Km/H) and 60 Mph (95 Km/H)
    105
    
    The Vehicle Chassis Is Lowered to Its
    105
    
    Normal Level
    105
    
    (95 Km/H) the Vehicle Chassis Is
    105
    
    Lowered an Additional One Half Inch
    105
    
    Notes
    105
    
    When Exceeding Approximately 60
    105
Km/H), the System will Switch from

106
- Warning
  119
- Wheel Change Switch
  119
- Do Not Drive the Vehicle While the Wheel Change Switch Is Activated
  121
- Function Properly
  121
- Since the Vehicle Suspension will Not
  121

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Operator's Manual (161 pages)

SL Series

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 4 MB

Central Locking System
30
Ashtray
61
Interior Lighting
62
Panorama Roof (Hardtop)
66
Wind Screen
73
Cellular Telephone
75
Automatic Transmission
79
Cruise Control
83
Charge Indicator Lamp
85
Engine Oil Consumption
86
Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp
87
This Setting May be Used When Road
97
At Speeds between Approximately 35
97
Half Inch (15 MM)
97
Notes
97
When Exceeding Approximately 60
97
Table of Contents
98
Km/H), the System will Switch from
98
- Hood
  102
- Checking Coolant Level
  103
Wheel Change Switch
109
Warning
109
Do Not Drive the Vehicle While the Wheel Change Switch Is Activated
111
Function Properly
111
Since the Vehicle Suspension will Not
111
- Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
  129
- Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
  131
- Identification Plates
  136
- Vehicle Data Card
  137
- Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
  144
- Engine Oils
  146
- Fuel Requirements
  147
- Coolants
  148
- Service and Literature
  159
- Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
  160

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Operator's Manual (161 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
8
Airbag Deactivation
46
Power Windows
63
Sunshade
64
- Cellular Telephone
  66
  - Trip Odometer
    67
Garage Door Opener
68
- Hardtop or Panorama Roof
  70
- Wind Screen
  77
Drinking and Driving
80
Automatic Transmission
81
Cruise Control
85
Charge Indicator Lamp
87
- Engine Oil Consumption
  88

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Operator's Manual (161 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Operator's Manual (153 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Instrument Cluster
12
Driving Instructions
16
Tire Traction
18
Winter Driving Instructions
19
Operation
21
Use Child Restraints Properly
43
Vanity Mirror
57
Storage Compartment (Eyeglasses Compartment) in the Dashboard
58
Attaching Hardtop
66
Cellular Telephone
73
Driving off
76
Parking Brake
76
Cruise Control
83
Winter Driving
96
Practical Hints
97
Trunk Lamp
102
Technical Data
129
Air Conditioner
153

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