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SL 550
SL 55 AMG
SL 600
SL 65 AMG
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Our company and staff congratulate you Please read this manual carefully, then on the purchase of your new return it to your vehicle where it will be Mercedes-Benz. handy for your reference. Your selection of our product is a demon- Please follow the recommendations stration of your trust in our company contained in this manual. They are name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- designed to acquaint you with the oper- sire to own an automobile that will be as ation of your Mercedes-Benz
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Contents Introduction.......................................... 9 At a glance .......................................... 21 Getting started................................... 37 Product information................................ 9 Exterior view......................................... 22 Unlocking ............................................. 38 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Cockpit................................................. 24 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 3
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Contents Seats ................................................. 124 Safety and Security ........................... 67 Controls in detail............................. 103 Moving the seats forward and Occupant safety................................... 68 Locking and unlocking....................... 104 backward ..................................... 124 Air bags .......................................... 70 SmartKey ..................................... 104 Lumbar support .......................
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Contents Instrument cluster ............................. 140 Automatic transmission...................... 172 Automatic climate control.................. 188 Adjusting instrument cluster Gear selector lever........................ 172 Deactivating the automatic illumination .................................. 140 Shifting procedure ........................ 173 climate control system ................. 191 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 141 Gear selector lever positions ........ 174 Operating
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Contents Power windows.................................. 201 At the gas station .............................. 279 Operation ......................................... 265 Opening and closing the Refueling...................................... 279 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 266 windows ....................................... 201 Check regularly and before Driving instructions............................ 267 Synchronizing power windows ..... 203 a long trip............................
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Contents Maximum tire load ....................... 319 Flat tire............................................... 417 Practical hints .................................. 341 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 319 Preparing the vehicle .................... 417 What to do if … ................................... 342 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Mounting the spare wheel ............ 417 Lamps in the instrument cluster ... 342 Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 320 MOExtended system* .............
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Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 457 Technical data.................................. 441 Index................................................. 467 Capacities .................................... 457 Parts service ...................................... 442 Engine oils.................................... 460 Warranty coverage............................. 443 Engine oil additives ...................... 460 Loss of Service and Warranty Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 4
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Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories held responsible for them, even if in indi- approved by us are available at any We recommend using Genuine vidual cases an official approval or authori- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
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Introduction 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 warranties covering your
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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 Maintenance Booklet describes all the The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to necessary maintenance work which should Program provides factory trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice” be 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:
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are or Canada available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, If you plan to operate your vehicle in consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz foreign countries, please be aware that: Center or write to: Service facilities or replacement parts In the USA: may not be readily available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- European Del
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Introduction 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. Each section Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your has its own reference color: about the equipment installed on your ve- vehicle can be found in this section. hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- At a glance Indexes cal innovat
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Introduction Symbols Symbols Trademarks: This symbol points to instructions for Warning! G you to follow. ® ESP is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. A number of these symbols appearing Warning notices draw your attention to haz- in succession indicates a multiple-step ® HomeLink is a registered trademark ards that may endanger your health or life, procedure. of Prince, a Johnson Controls or the health or life of others. Company. page This symbol tells you where to loo
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Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you Work improperly carried out on electronic Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody are familiar with the following information components and associated software could or tires/wheels, for example when running and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic c
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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 an 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 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 addition to notifying Merced
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Introduction Vehicle data recording Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may acce
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