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SL 500
SL 55 AMG
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Our company and staff congratulate you Please read this manual carefully be- on the purchase of your new fore putting it aside. Then return it to Mercedes-Benz. your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company Please follow the recommendations name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to contained in this manual. They are de- own an automobile that will be as easy as signed to acquaint you with the oper
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Contents Center console ..................................... 23 Turning off engine with Introduction.......................................... 7 Upper part ...................................... 23 KEYLESS-GO* ................................ 49 Product information................................ 7 Lower part ...................................... 24 Emergency engine shut-down......... 50 Operator’s Manual.................................. 8 Overhead control panel ........................ 25 Se
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Contents Hazard warning flasher ................ 105 Accelerator position..................... 142 Controls in detail ............................... 79 Interior lighting............................. 106 Steering wheel gearshift control Locking and unlocking ......................... 80 Courtesy lighting .......................... 107 (Speedshift) and manual shift program Keys ............................................... 80 Instrument cluster ............................. 108 SL 55 AMG.....
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Contents Retractable hardtop........................... 159 Pedals........................................... 215 Engine compartment.......................... 227 Opening and closing the retractable Power assistance.......................... 216 Hood............................................. 227 hardtop ........................................ 159 Brakes........................................... 216 Engine oil...................................... 228 Driving systems ........................
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Contents Batteries ............................................ 319 Spare wheel ................................. 338 Practical hints.................................. 249 Disconnecting the batteries ......... 320 Electrical system ............................... 339 What to do if … .................................. 250 Removing the batteries ................ 321 Main dimensions ............................... 340 Lamps in instrument cluster......... 250 Charging and reinstalling Weights ......
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Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories ap- held responsible for them, even if in indi- proved by us are available at your autho- We recommend using Mercedes-Benz orig- vidual cases an official approval or authori- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will inal parts as well a
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding The Service and Warranty Information read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes Booklet contains detailed information with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- about the warrant
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason retail buyers and lessees of function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub- Mercedes-Benz automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than Under California law you may be entitled to fect or malfunction
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Service Booklet describes all the nec- The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to essary maintenance work which should be Program provides factory trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice” performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and Warranty Informa- the toll-free Roadside Assistance number: ti
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- We continuously strive to improve our or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- product, and ask for your understanding pean Delivery Program. For details, consult that we reserve the right to make changes If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- eign countries, please be aware that: writ
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Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- find information quickly each section has about the equipment installed on your ve- cle can be found in this section. its own reference color: hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and
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Introduction Symbols Symbols The following symbols are found in this This symbol points to instructions for Warning! G Operator’s Manual: you to follow. * Optional equipment is identified A number of these symbols appearing Warning notices draw your attention to haz- with an asterisk. Since standard in succession indicates a multiple-step ards that may endanger your health or life, equipment varies between models, procedure. or the health or life of others. the descriptions and illustra
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Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you Work improperly carried out on electronic are familiar with the following information components and associated software could and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modification made may the “Technical data” section in this produce an undesired eff
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Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses:
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Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in add
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At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 17
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At a glance Cockpit Cockpit 18
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At a glance Cockpit Item Page Item Page 1 Parking brake pedal 41 11 Lever for voice control system, see separate 2 Hood lock release 227 operating instructions 3 Parking brake release 47 12 Front Parktronic* warn- 186 4 Door control panel 26 ing indicator 5 Exterior lamp switch 43, 13 Digital clock 122 102 14 Overhead control panel 25 6 Headlamp washer switch 146 15 Interior storage compart- 194 7 Combination switch ments (locking/unlock- ing) Turn signals 43 16 7 indicator lamp 64 Windshi
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At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster 20
