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Mercedes-Benz SL/R129 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
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
Indicator Lamp
217
(In the Odometer Display)
217
(In the Dashboard)
217
Passenger Airbag Indicator Lamp
217
First Aid Kit
220
Stowing Things in the Vehicle
220
Vehicle Tools
221
Vehicle Jack
222
Fuses
223
Hood
224
Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
226
Checking Engine Oil Level
226
Coolant Level
228
Adding Coolant
229
Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Mixing Ratio
230
Wheels
231
Tire Replacement
231
Rotating Wheels
232
Spare Wheel
233
Changing Wheels
235
Tire Inflation Pressure
239
Battery
241
Battery Recycling
242
Jump Starting
243
Towing the Vehicle
245
Exterior Lamps
247
Headlamp Assembly (Halogen)
248
Taillamp Assemblies
254
Changing Batteries in the
256
Remote Control
256
Synchronizing
257
Raising Soft Top Manually
258
Replacing Wiper Blade
262
Fuel Filler Flap
264
Trunk Lamp
264
Of the Vehicle
266
Power Washer
267
Tar Stains
267
Paintwork, Painted Body Components
267
Engine Cleaning
268
Vehicle Washing
268
Ornamental Moldings
268
Headlamps, Taillamps, Turn Signal Lenses
268
Window Cleaning
269
Light Alloy Wheels
269
Instrument Cluster
269
Steering Wheel and Gear Selector Lever
269
Cup Holder
269
Seat Belts
270
Headliner, Shelf Behind Roll Bars, and Other Hard Plastic Trim Items
270
Soft Top
270
Headliner
271
Wind Screen
271
Automatic Antenna
271
Wiper Blade
271
Headlamp Cleaning System
271
Leather Upholstery
272
Plastic and Rubber Parts
272
Illuminated Door Sill Panels
272
Spare Parts Service
274
Warranty Coverage
274
Identification Labels
275
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
276
Engine
277
Rims - Tires
278
Weights
280
Main Dimensions
280
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc. - Capacities
281
Engine Oils
283
Engine Oil Additives
283
Air Conditioner Refrigerant
283
Brake Fluid
283
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
284
Fuel Requirements
284
Gasoline Additives
285
Coolants
285
Consumer Information
287
Service and Literature
301

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