2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS technical data

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Items being transported in the area behind the seats
should be placed in such a manner as not to affect the
movement of the roll bar when being raised.Note:
If t he indicator lamps in t he sw itch a re blinking or if t he
warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on, then
a malfunction has been detected.
In this case, drive only with the roll bar raised until the
problem has been corrected. Raise the roll bar by
pressing the upper half of the roll bar switch. The
indicator lamps in the switch will go out, however, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster will stay on.
Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Important!
The roll bar is intended to be a safety enhancement to
the other features designed into the vehicle. No system
in any vehicle can eliminate the possibility of serious
injury or fatality in an accident. Properly fastened seat
belts and child restraints must be used!
Wa r n i n g
This vehicle is a two occupant vehicle. The rear
storage area should never be used by any persons.
Raising or lowering of t he roll bar cou ld i nju re rear
seated occupants.Before operating the roll bar switch make sure that
the roll bar’s path is clear and no persons due to
inattention are injured by the moving roll bar.For your own safety we recommend to drive with
the roll bar raised, if• the outside temperature is below +5°F (-15°C)
• the soft top is closed and pets are placed in the
rear storage area.

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Interior lighting
Interior lamps
The switches are located above the inside rear view
mirror.
1Interior lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade)
delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or
when opening or closing either door. However, there
will be no (soft fade) delay when the key is in
steering lock position 2.2Interior lamps switched off
3Interior lamps switched on continuously
Reading lamps
4Left reading lamp switched on
5Reading lamps switched off
6Right reading lamp switched on
Entrance lamps in footwells, exit lamps in doors
These lamps are switched on and off by the door contact
switches.
Note:
To prevent t he veh icl e battery from being discha rged, do
not leave doors open for a long period of time.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sunshade, manual
To close:
Slide handle of sunshade along Panorama roof and
engage in lock.
To open:
Disengage handle from lock, and guide sunshade until
fully retracted. Do not let the sunshade snap back.
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Wa r n i n g
Do not operate the sunshade while driving.
Adjusting the sunshade while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Power sunshade
The switch is located above the inside rear view mirror.
Turn key in steering lock to position 2.
1Press and hold to close.
2Press and hold to open.
Wa r n i n g
Do not operate the sunshade while driving.
Adjusting the sunshade while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.In case the procedure causes potential danger, the
procedure can be immediately halted by releasing
the sunshade switch.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sun visors
Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage
visor from inner mounting (1) and pivot to the side.Illuminated vanity mirror
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting (1), the
lamp can be switched on by opening the cover (2).
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Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the driver’s vanity mirror while driving.
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Interior Storage compartment (eyeglasses compartment) in
the dashboard
1Storage compartment (eyeglasses compartment)
2Button for storage compartment
3Lock
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Opening compartment (1):
Press button (2).
Locking:
Turn master key in lock (3) to the right and remove.
Unlocking:
Turn master key back to vertical position.
Caution!
Keep compartment lids closed. This will prevent stored
objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver.
Note:
The storage compartments may be locked and unlocked
by using the master key in lock (3).Interior central locking system
1Initial position (integrated with vehicle central
locking system)
2Separate locking of storage compartments
3Emergency operation

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The following storage compartments are part of the
interior central locking system:
• eyeglasses compartment in the dashboard
• console storage compartments,
• rear storage compartments.
Integration with vehicle central locking system
When locking or unlocking the vehicle from the outside
by using the master key, the interior storage
compartments are also locked or unlocked (with lock in
position 1).Separate locking of storage compartments
Locking:
Turn master key to position 2 and remove from lock. The
storage compartments remain locked- even if the vehicle
is unlocked from the outside.
Unlocking :
Turn master key to position 1 and remove from lock.
If the vehicle was locked from the outside, the storage
compartments remain in the locked mode until the
vehicle is unlocked again from the outside.
Note:
If the interior storage compartments are to remain
locked (for example while in a repair shop), leave only
the valet key with the vehicle.
When unlocking a door from the inside, on a vehicle
previously locked from the outside, the storage
compartments still remain locked.
In case of a malfunction the eyeglasses compartment
can still be opened. To do so, turn the master key to
position 3, return it to position 1, remove it from the
lock and press button p.