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Question posted by teddie1767 on January 24th, 2014

2003 Sl 500 Hardtop

How can you adjust the top? It makes a loud popping noise when you hit bump

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

... 141 Accelerator position...142 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program SL 55 AMG...142 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...144 Good visibility ...145... Sun visors ...146 Automatic climate control ...147 Setting the temperature...149 Adjusting air volume ...150 Adjusting air distribution...151 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ...151 Defrosting ...151 Air recirculation mode...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

... 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 6

... ...Fuses ...Main fuse box...Technical data ...Spare parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...SL 500 ...SL 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ... 319 320 321 321 321 323 325 327 329 329 331 332 333...

Owner's Manual - Page 24

... console Lower part 1 Item Parking assist (Parktronic system)* deactivation switch Active Body Control (ABC) switch Tow-away alarm switch Hardtop open/close control with buttons for roll bar Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Page 186 6 7 183 77 159 61 35 8 9 Item Vehicle level control switch ESP control switch Thumbwheel for setting distance...

Owner's Manual - Page 30

...and the KEYLESS-GO card with access to an unlocked vehicle. The turn signal lamps blink once. Make sure the gear selector lever is activated. Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button Before you ... of the key, except that it cannot be outside the vehicle to open the retractable hardtop. Warning! Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* The functions of the KEYLESS-GO card...

Owner's Manual - Page 35

... lower part of the center console. i The memory function ( page 99) lets you have a good view of arrow 2. Make sure that your legs can move freely and that you store the steering wheel adjustment together with the adjustment for the seat and the exterior rear view mirrors. 1 Driver's side mirror 2 Passenger side mirror...

Owner's Manual - Page 166

Make sure ... for panorama roof* The sunshade protects you from excessive sunlight coming in detail Retractable hardtop Removing Fold the upper section of the roll bar by pressing the release button 1.... bar. Tighten the fastening straps if necessary. Controls in through the panorama roof. Adjusting the sunshade while driving could cause the driver to damage interior trim with the guide...

Owner's Manual - Page 197

... access to a maximum of the lighter; G Never touch the heating element or sides of 180 W. The lighter will pop out automatically when hot. 1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off 197 Hold the knob only. Controls in detail... from the starter switch. Warning! Heated steering wheel* (Canada only-model SL 500) The steering wheel heating warms up to an unlocked vehicle.

Owner's Manual - Page 220

... km/h) or "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). SL 500 with Sport Package* and SL 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with snow or ice. If ice has formed on ...tire speed rating for winter tires ( page 239). 220 SL 500 Your vehicle is factory equipped with extreme caution. Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake...

Owner's Manual - Page 302

... exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. G Small tire punctures, particularly those in ambient temperatures down to P. TIREFIT can identify which TIREFIT kit (SL 55 AMG only) you have as possible from sparks, open flame or heat source. Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances. Practical hints Flat...

Owner's Manual - Page 335

Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive SL 500 SL 55 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioner compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley The SL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts. 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioner compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump...

Owner's Manual - Page 336

... Engine Engine Model Engine Mode of operation No. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 SL 500 (230.475(1)) 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.... rpm) 339 ft.lb/2700 rpm (460 Nm/2700 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 7 ft 10 in (2390 mm) 3 SL 55 AMG (230.474(1)) 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00...

Owner's Manual - Page 337

... Further information on the fuel filler cap of the vehicle. Same size tires SL 500 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires...rims which have detrimental effects, such as poor handling characteristics increased noise increased fuel consumption ! Other tires and rims can have been...may be adjusted on cold tires. The tire pressure should be checked regularly ...

Owner's Manual - Page 338

...Rims and tires Mixed size tires SL 500 (Sport Package*) Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 1 SL 55 AMG 81/2J x18 1.18... R18 97Y1 Must not be used with snow chains. 338 Spare wheel SL 500 Rim Wheel offset Collapsible tire 1 i The SL 55 AMG is not equipped with a spare wheel.

Owner's Manual - Page 340

... length SL 500 178.4 in (4531 mm) SL 55 AMG 178.4 in (4531 mm) 185.4 in (4709 mm) 71.9 in (1827 mm) 51.1 in (1295 mm) 65.9 in (1674 mm) 100.8 in (2560 mm) 61.8 in (1569 mm) 61.1 in (1551 mm) Overall vehicle length when opening/ 185.4 in (4709 mm) closing hardtop Overall...

Owner's Manual - Page 342

... Automatic Transmission Oil1 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Capacity SL 500 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) SL 55 AMG 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.1 US qt (8.6 l) 1.5 US qt (1.4 l) approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 1.1 US...

Owner's Manual - Page 346

freeze protection - 35°F (- 37°C) 6.1 US qt (5.8 l) SL 55 AMG 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) - 49°F (- 45°C) 6.8 US qt (6.4 l) ... in such engines be specifically formulated to your vehicle to protect the aluminum Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model SL 500 Approx. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that...

Owner's Manual - Page 354

... in the coolant to S and W (for subscribers to present information provided by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. SL 55 AMG with buttons for a short time after the engine has been turned off. Roll bar Occupant protection system... program Remote Vehicle Diagnostics Transmission of the tachometer dial. Retractable hardtop Hardtop roof that uses the engine heat stored in the trunk.

Owner's Manual - Page 370

... Shoulder support Seat adjustment 94 Side air vents 23 Side marker lamps 296, 299 Side windows 157 Automatic opening 158 Closing 158 Closing (KEYLESS-GO*) 88 Opening 158 Opening fully 158 Stopping 158 Synchronizing power windows 158 SL 500 Spare wheel 338 Tires 338 SL 55 AMG Kompressor Tires 338 SL 55 AMG Kompressor MANUAL...

Owner's Manual - Page 372

... Tires 234, 348 Direction of rotation 235 Driving instructions 219 Messages in display 281 Retreads 234 Rims and tires 337 Rotating 238 Service life 235 SL 500 338 SL 55 AMG Kompressor 338 Temperature 236, 349 Tread depth 239 Wear pattern 238 Winter 239 Tools 288 Tow-away alarm 24, 77 Arming 77...