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Owner's Manual - Page 6
...closing the windows ...Synchronizing power windows ...Retractable hardtop ...Opening and closing the retractable hardtop ...Driving systems ...Cruise control...Distronic*...Distance warning ...Standing water...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature...265 266 267 267 267 267 268 268 270 271...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Car Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) State ...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... not be readily available, unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
13 For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle in Europe under our...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... The engine electronics may be operating properly. Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it is no longer cooling the engine.
Getting started
Driving
Wiping with windshield... switch in a safe location and turn off . Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible in direction of arrow 2 ( page 58) past the resistance...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
...You can be followed. These are on the center console under the retractable hardtop switch.
The rear storage area is not intended for use .
! ... no persons are in it's proximity. Seat belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The buttons for properly seating or restraining occupants. Warning!
Raising or lowering of the seat belts...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
... bar raised until the roll bar is properly secured at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G
i If you close and open the retractable hardtop. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they ... exposure to extreme heat or cold
Raising the roll bar Lift the switch for the retractable hardtop. At the same time, the message Raise Roll-over Bar appears in a child restraint system...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
...Rules. Use the mechanical key to an unlocked vehicle. Operation is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Any unauthorized modification to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause... open and close the power windows ( page 201) and the retractable hardtop using the SmartKey ( page 206).
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Owner's Manual - Page 110
...KEYLESS-GO You can also close the power windows
( page 201) and the retractable hardtop using the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO Metallic objects such as a cellular phone or another ... connections checked ( page 427).
Operation is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
i Canada only: This device complies with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
... ( page 176) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 177) or (MANUAL/C/S) (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only) ( page 182) the position of park position P or neutral position ...N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
Controls in drive position D, you can influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
...reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The following instructions describe operation of the gear selector lever when driving in ...slippery road surfaces, never downshift in program mode MANUAL, see "Manual shift program (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only)" ( page 182). Limiting gear range Warning! Extending gear range ...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
... down one -touch gearshifting* Steering wheel gearshift control is equipped with Sport Package*, on SL 55 AMG, and on vehicles with the MANUAL shift program, you can use . This... into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for optimal acceleration and deceleration. With the gear ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
...from the current gear range directly to the drivetrain which is stopped. Manual shift program (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only) In addition to warm up under low load use. This may cause... suited for an extended period when driving off and you need to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Allow engine to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is switched off...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
... Press button ´ ( page 190). G
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Severe conditions (e.g. When the retractable hardtop is switched off, the outside air enters the passenger compartment through exhaust slots below the ... others . Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise the windows could fog up , impairing visibility and endangering you and others ....
Owner's Manual - Page 206
... access to inattention. Hands must never be damaged which is being injured by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
205 Never sit or place heavy objects on the rear shelf. If...trunk lid) due to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to close the retractable hardtop when leaving the vehicle. Serious personal injury may occur. This immediately interrupts the raising or lowering...
Owner's Manual - Page 210
... accident when visibility is lowered.
Make sure the fastening straps do not get caught. If the retractable hardtop still does not open or close , or lock properly, have the retractable hardtop system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Wind screen Warning! It is a malfunction in darkness), the upper part of the vehicle. Repeat...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
...speed of: SL 550 SL 550 (Sport Package*) SL 600 SL 600 (Sport Package*) SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG: 155 mph (250 km/h) SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*) SL 65 AMG ...For additional general information markings on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will not prevent this type of skidding, move gear selector ...new tires.
Try to position N. i For information on how to obtain braking ...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
....
! Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important...converter Warning! To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, only use premium unleaded gasoline in engine operation should not be carried out regularly according to the Maintenance Booklet. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to factory specifications...
Owner's Manual - Page 287
...literature portfolio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. When checking the oil level the vehicle must have been stationary for vehicles with the oil dipstick (SL 550 only) Open the hood ( ...is measured via the control system ( page 284). Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or changing of oil and oil ...
Owner's Manual - Page 288
...see the "Technical data" section ( page 457) and ( page 460).
1 Filler cap
Example illustration SL 55 AMG
1 Filler cap
287 Operation
Engine compartment
Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. Excess oil...Oil level in the ABC system The oil level in the display, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the automatic transmission. It could cause damage to overfill with oil. For more...
Owner's Manual - Page 329
... be replaced. If the maximum speed for which your tires are no 6 longer suitable for SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG.
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Adapt your vehicle. They are rated is equipped with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only) The engine is below the speed...
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