Owner's Manual
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... position ...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting ...Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system ...Rear view mirrors ...Sun visors ...Rear window defroster ... 146 157 159 162 164...
... position ...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting ...Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system ...Rear view mirrors ...Sun visors ...Rear window defroster ... 146 157 159 162 164...
Owner's Manual
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... service ...428 Warranty coverage ...429 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...429 Identification labels ...430 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...431 SL 500 ...431 SL 55 AMG ...431 SL 600, SL 65 AMG ...431 Engine ...432 Rims and tires ...434 Same size tires ...436 Mixed size tires...438 MOExtended tires* ...440 Spare wheel...441 Electrical...
... service ...428 Warranty coverage ...429 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...429 Identification labels ...430 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...431 SL 500 ...431 SL 55 AMG ...431 SL 600, SL 65 AMG ...431 Engine ...432 Rims and tires ...434 Same size tires ...436 Mixed size tires...438 MOExtended tires* ...440 Spare wheel...441 Electrical...
Owner's Manual
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... 7 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam Page 51 272 59 32 53, 123 177 53 54 129 Item 8 Steering wheel gearshift control (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG, and vehicles with Sport Package* only) 9 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* a Instrument cluster b Multifunction steering wheel c Lever for voice control system*, see separate...
... 7 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam Page 51 272 59 32 53, 123 177 53 54 129 Item 8 Steering wheel gearshift control (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG, and vehicles with Sport Package* only) 9 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* a Instrument cluster b Multifunction steering wheel c Lever for voice control system*, see separate...
Owner's Manual
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... the catalytic converter to heat up more information on driving with gear ranges ( page 167) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 168) or (MANUAL/C/S) (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only) ( page 173) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 166) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 162 Controls in detail Automatic...
... the catalytic converter to heat up more information on driving with gear ranges ( page 167) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 168) or (MANUAL/C/S) (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only) ( page 173) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 166) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 162 Controls in detail Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... AMG, and on SL 65 AMG only. This may cause serious damage to a lower gear if the engine's max. Steering wheel gearshift control SL 500 with Sport Package* and SL 600 with steering wheel gearshift buttons, the transmission will not shift to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz ...gearshifting Steering wheel gearshift control is available on vehicles with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in program mode MANUAL (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only), see "Manual shift program" ( page 173). 170 Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle ...
... AMG, and on SL 65 AMG only. This may cause serious damage to a lower gear if the engine's max. Steering wheel gearshift control SL 500 with Sport Package* and SL 600 with steering wheel gearshift buttons, the transmission will not shift to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz ...gearshifting Steering wheel gearshift control is available on vehicles with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in program mode MANUAL (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only), see "Manual shift program" ( page 173). 170 Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... and right of the transmission ( page 167) when you are located to obtain braking action. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG The steering wheel gearshift buttons are driving in the automatic program mode (C or S). 1 Left button: downshift 2 Right button: upshift For instructions on operating...
... and right of the transmission ( page 167) when you are located to obtain braking action. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG The steering wheel gearshift buttons are driving in the automatic program mode (C or S). 1 Left button: downshift 2 Right button: upshift For instructions on operating...
Owner's Manual
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Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG In addition to gear range D. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the steering wheel ( page 172) or the gear selector lever. 173 The ...
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG In addition to gear range D. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the steering wheel ( page 172) or the gear selector lever. 173 The ...
Owner's Manual
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... or the rear differential has been replaced. Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by kickdown. All of the above 4500 rpm (SL 55 AMG) or 4000 rpm (SL 65 AMG) in each gear). Select C as may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum. ! i Always obey applicable speed limits...and caring for your vehicle. After 1000 miles (1500 km), you treat your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at moderate speeds (for AMG vehicles: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of maximum rpm in period, the more than 2/3 of 85 mph (...
... or the rear differential has been replaced. Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by kickdown. All of the above 4500 rpm (SL 55 AMG) or 4000 rpm (SL 65 AMG) in each gear). Select C as may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum. ! i Always obey applicable speed limits...and caring for your vehicle. After 1000 miles (1500 km), you treat your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at moderate speeds (for AMG vehicles: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of maximum rpm in period, the more than 2/3 of 85 mph (...
Owner's Manual
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... force applied ambient conditions, e.g. Warm up the engine smoothly. Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system (SL 65 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and...
... force applied ambient conditions, e.g. Warm up the engine smoothly. Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system (SL 65 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and...
Owner's Manual
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... rule for winter tires, see "All-season and winter tires" ( page 304). Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of 155 mph (250 km/h). SL 600 SL 600 with Sport Package* SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km.../h). SL 55 AMG with Performance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents ...
... rule for winter tires, see "All-season and winter tires" ( page 304). Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of 155 mph (250 km/h). SL 600 SL 600 with Sport Package* SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km.../h). SL 55 AMG with Performance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents ...
Owner's Manual
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... and oil filters of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. SL 500 and SL 55 AMG 1 Filler cap SL 600 1 Filler cap 276 Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with the engine at change intervals...
... and oil filters of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. SL 500 and SL 55 AMG 1 Filler cap SL 600 1 Filler cap 276 Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with the engine at change intervals...
Owner's Manual
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...in the ABC system The oil level in the display, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the automatic transmission. Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to be siphoned or drained off. SL 65 AMG Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to the engine ...filler cap 1 back on engine oil, see the "Technical data" section ( page 445) and ( page 447). 277 Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If there is visible oil loss or if malfunction messages appear in the ABC system does not need to spill any oil...
...in the ABC system The oil level in the display, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the automatic transmission. Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to be siphoned or drained off. SL 65 AMG Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to the engine ...filler cap 1 back on engine oil, see the "Technical data" section ( page 445) and ( page 447). 277 Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If there is visible oil loss or if malfunction messages appear in the ABC system does not need to spill any oil...
Owner's Manual
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.... Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it . Otherwise, the engine could be parked on the bracing rib of the engine compartment. SL 600 and SL 65 AMG: Only open the cap between the two charge-air coolers. Do not remove pressure cap on hot engine parts. Do not spill antifreeze on...
.... Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it . Otherwise, the engine could be parked on the bracing rib of the engine compartment. SL 600 and SL 65 AMG: Only open the cap between the two charge-air coolers. Do not remove pressure cap on hot engine parts. Do not spill antifreeze on...
Owner's Manual
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...be reduced. G Winter tires with a tread depth of your tires are available at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the maximum speed for which your vehicle, you use your tire dealer or any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you must be replaced. G Warning! They are fitted on your driving style ... by the driver. Such notices are rated is equipped with a winter tire at your spare tire when winter tires are no 6 longer suitable for SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG. 316 Adapt your vehicle. Warning! The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized...
...be reduced. G Winter tires with a tread depth of your tires are available at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the maximum speed for which your vehicle, you use your tire dealer or any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you must be replaced. G Warning! They are fitted on your driving style ... by the driver. Such notices are rated is equipped with a winter tire at your spare tire when winter tires are no 6 longer suitable for SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG. 316 Adapt your vehicle. Warning! The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized...
Owner's Manual
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Vehicles with spare wheel Vehicles with TIREFIT kit (SL 65 AMG only) 1 Spare wheel 2 Electric air pump 3 Vehicle tool kit 4 Battery for electrical consumers 5 Jack (under spare wheel) 6 Wheel wrench (under spare wheel) 1 TIREFIT kit 2 Electric air pump 3 Vehicle tool kit 4 Battery for electrical consumers 5 Wheel wrench 6 Jack 384 Practical hints Where will I find ...?
Vehicles with spare wheel Vehicles with TIREFIT kit (SL 65 AMG only) 1 Spare wheel 2 Electric air pump 3 Vehicle tool kit 4 Battery for electrical consumers 5 Jack (under spare wheel) 6 Wheel wrench (under spare wheel) 1 TIREFIT kit 2 Electric air pump 3 Vehicle tool kit 4 Battery for electrical consumers 5 Wheel wrench 6 Jack 384 Practical hints Where will I find ...?
Owner's Manual
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... from the roadway. Turn on the gear selector lever once ( page 60). Vehicles with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). Sealing tires with TIREFIT i SL 55 AMG with a TIREFIT kit. Warning! Keep TIREFIT away from the starter switch. TIREFIT can be sealed with KEYLESS-GO*: Turn off the engine ( page 60...). Do not smoke. Set the parking brake. Practical hints Flat tire Flat tire Your SL 55 AMG with Performance Package* and SL 65 AMG are equipped with Performance Package* and SL 65 AMG only.
... from the roadway. Turn on the gear selector lever once ( page 60). Vehicles with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). Sealing tires with TIREFIT i SL 55 AMG with a TIREFIT kit. Warning! Keep TIREFIT away from the starter switch. TIREFIT can be sealed with KEYLESS-GO*: Turn off the engine ( page 60...). Do not smoke. Set the parking brake. Practical hints Flat tire Flat tire Your SL 55 AMG with Performance Package* and SL 65 AMG are equipped with Performance Package* and SL 65 AMG only.
Owner's Manual
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... . Otherwise the vehicle may fall from the jack and cause personal injury or damage to damage the locking tabs. 2 Jack support tube hole (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and vehicles with Sport Package*) Open cover 1 by pressing at point indicated by arrow. G Insert the jack arm fully into tube hole 2 ...up to the stop . Practical hints Flat tire 1 Jack support tube cover (except SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and vehicles with Sport Package* only) Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the opening of cover 2 and pry it out. Remove cover 2, taking care ...
... . Otherwise the vehicle may fall from the jack and cause personal injury or damage to damage the locking tabs. 2 Jack support tube hole (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and vehicles with Sport Package*) Open cover 1 by pressing at point indicated by arrow. G Insert the jack arm fully into tube hole 2 ...up to the stop . Practical hints Flat tire 1 Jack support tube cover (except SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and vehicles with Sport Package* only) Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the opening of cover 2 and pry it out. Remove cover 2, taking care ...
Owner's Manual
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...gear selector lever once without interruption. Press I on the spare wheel rim. Inflate the spare tire for the SL 500 to 36 psi (2.5 bar) and the spare tire for the SL 600 and SL 55 AMG above 44 psi (3.0 bar), release excess spare tire inflation pressure using the equipment. ! If the tire inflation... electric air pump should now switch on the spare wheel rim. If the spare tire inflation pressure for the SL 500 is above 36 psi (2.5 bar) and for the SL 600 and SL 55 AMG to position 1. Press 0 on the gear selector lever twice without depressing the brake pedal. This takes about 5 ...
...gear selector lever once without interruption. Press I on the spare wheel rim. Inflate the spare tire for the SL 500 to 36 psi (2.5 bar) and the spare tire for the SL 600 and SL 55 AMG above 44 psi (3.0 bar), release excess spare tire inflation pressure using the equipment. ! If the tire inflation... electric air pump should now switch on the spare wheel rim. If the spare tire inflation pressure for the SL 500 is above 36 psi (2.5 bar) and for the SL 600 and SL 55 AMG to position 1. Press 0 on the gear selector lever twice without depressing the brake pedal. This takes about 5 ...
Owner's Manual
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... belt tensioner 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for power-steering assistance and ABC chassis) 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley The SL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 ABC tandem pump (pump for power...
... belt tensioner 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for power-steering assistance and ABC chassis) 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley The SL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 ABC tandem pump (pump for power...
Owner's Manual
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...The quoted data apply only to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque acc. to the standard vehicle. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 SL 65 AMG (230.479)1 275 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12 3.25 in (82.60 mm) 3.66 in (93.00 mm) 364.9 cu in (5439 cm ...rpm2 3 Model Engine Mode of all special bodies and special equipment. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 433 See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. Premium fuel required. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc.
...The quoted data apply only to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque acc. to the standard vehicle. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 SL 65 AMG (230.479)1 275 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12 3.25 in (82.60 mm) 3.66 in (93.00 mm) 364.9 cu in (5439 cm ...rpm2 3 Model Engine Mode of all special bodies and special equipment. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 433 See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. Premium fuel required. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc.