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Owner's Manual - Page 3

...Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...9 Maintenance ...10 Roadside Assistance ...10 Change of address or ownership...10 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ...11 Where to find it...12 Symbols...13 Operating safety ...14 Proper use of the vehicle ...14 Problems...KEYLESS-GO*...30 Adjusting ...32 Seats...32 Steering wheel ...34 Mirrors ...35 Driving ...37 Fastening the seat belts...37 Starting the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

... Retractable hardtop...159 Opening and closing the retractable hardtop ...159 Driving systems ...168 Cruise control ...168 Distronic* ...171 Active Body Control (ABC) ...183 Parktronic system* ...186 Useful features ...190 Interior storage spaces ...190 Ashtray...196 Cigarette lighter ...197 Heated steering wheel* (Canada only-model SL 500) ...197 Easy-Pack load assist in the trunk 198 Electrical...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

... in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are unable to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle model. We have...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

...vehicle. Warning! Unsupervised use of seat belts, ...wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 32 If this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz...restraint. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose...are properly positioned on the body. Sitting in an upright...
Owner's Manual - Page 70

.../ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer dial flashes when the ESP is especially useful while driving off , apply as little throttle as possible. Never switch off the ESP when...the ESP works to skid. The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to stabilize the vehicle. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by the condition of physics from acting on the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 71

... the natural laws of the system will only function properly if you use wheels of an ESP equipped vehicle must be exploited in turns, or hydroplaning. G ESP should not be activated when ESP has been deactivated. 71 Safety and Security Driving safety systems ! The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting...
Owner's Manual - Page 109

... AMG On the SL 55 AMG, there is therefore unsuitable for that you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is reset. Outside temperature indicator Warning! To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. This prevents inaccurate temperature indications caused by the Mercedes-Benz...
Owner's Manual - Page 142

... throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. In the manual shift program mode you can be driven in both the automatic and manual shift program modes. The transmission shifts into a lower gear. Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program SL 55 AMG The SL 55 AMG can change the gears...
Owner's Manual - Page 197

...leave children unattended in the cigarette lighter 1. Heated steering wheel* (Canada only-model SL 500) The steering wheel heating warms up to a maximum of 180 W. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury. 1 ... in detail Useful features Cigarette lighter The lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up the leather area of the steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 205

...in red or stays on the multifunction steering wheel. Information button ¡ Located below the ...Drive services: Services such as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the SOS button and the Information button ¡). Controls in detail Useful features These programs are obtainable, Remote Vehicle Diagnostics: This function permits the Mercedes-Benz...
Owner's Manual - Page 220

... maximum speed for all four wheels to prevailing conditions. Mercedes-Benz recommends M+S rated radial-ply tires for the winter season for which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). Stopping distance, however, is still considerably i Information on tire speed rating for others. SL 500 with Sport Package* and SL 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped...
Owner's Manual - Page 239

.... Operation Winter driving Winter driving Before the onset of winter have the same tread design. Use of the same make and have your tire dealer or from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 239 ...ABS and ESP in (4 mm) must place a notice to ensure that all four wheels for winter operation. Addition of cleaning concentrate to a pre-mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze ...
Owner's Manual - Page 240

... speeds not to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G If you on the other wheels, be reduced. Use of snow chains is equipped with tire sizes 285 /35 R18. 240 Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: Use of the level control system ( page 184). Only use your driving style accordingly. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will improve the...
Owner's Manual - Page 266

... brake system is increased. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below min. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent with added caution. This will not solve the problem. ! Incr. braking dist. Visit workshop! level! Brake fluid below , have the...
Owner's Manual - Page 289

Vehicles with spare wheel Vehicles with TIREFIT kit 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 289 Practical hints Where will I find ...?
Owner's Manual - Page 302

... on the hazard warning flashers. TIREFIT cannot be used for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. 302 Move the selector lever to -4°F (-20°C). Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances. Warning! Turn on a hard surface. Sealing tires with a TIREFIT kit (SL 55 AMG only) or a spare wheel (SL 500 only). Do not smoke. Have any passenger...
Owner's Manual - Page 307

... to have tire repaired or replaced. Do not exceed vehicle speed of use: 300miles (500km) at higher speeds. Vehicle handling characteristics may change. Bring used TIREFIT materials to drive the vehicle. G Warning! Do not underinflate tires. Replace your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints Flat tire Warning! G Warning! The sticker must be attached...
Owner's Manual - Page 354

... location to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center for operating the control system. Retractable hardtop Hardtop roof that is lowered into the car body during critical driving situations. 354 Poly-V-belt drive Drives engine-components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine. Parktronic* System which consists of the tachometer dial. SL 55 AMG with buttons for...
Owner's Manual - Page 362

...) 52, 60, 352 F Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 122 Fastening the seat belts 37 Fine adjustment Cruise control 170 Distronic* 177 First aid kit 288 Flat tire 302 Spare wheel 312 TIREFIT kit 302, 308 Flexible Service System (FSS) 241 Fog lamp, rear 104, 296 Replacing bulb 299 Fog lamps, front 104 Replacing bulbs...
Owner's Manual - Page 374

...* 173 Warranty coverage 333 Washing the vehicle 245 Wear pattern (tires) 238 Wheel change 312 Tightening torque 318 Wind screen 165, 356 Installing 165 Removing 166 ...driving Snow chains 240 Tires 239 Transmission program mode 141 Winter driving instructions 221 Winter tires 239 Wrench, hex-socket (vehicle tool kit) 288, 292 Wrench, open-end (vehicle tool kit) 288 Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit...

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