2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS technical data

239 Jump starting
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing unsulation.
2. On both vehicles:
• Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
• Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P”.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery and
the other end to the positive (+) terminal of the
charged battery. Make sure the cable clamps do not
touch any other metal parts.
4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the
grounded negative (-) terminal of the charged
battery and the final connection to the negative (-)
terminal of the discharged battery.Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery
and run at high idle. Make sure the cables are not
on or near pulleys, fans, or other parts that will
move when the engine is started. Allow the
disch arge d ba ttery to ch arge for a few minu tes. Sta rt
engine of the disabled vehicle in the usual manner.
6. After the engine has started, remove jumper cables
by exactly reversing the above installation
sequence, starting with the last connection made
first. When removing each clamp, make sure that it
does not touch any other metal while the other end
is still attached.
Note:
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic
converter.

240 Towing the vehicle
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Tow in g th e vehic le
All except Sport Package
The rear towing eye is located at the right, below the
bumper. The front towing eye is located on the
passenger side behind a flap in the bumper panel.
Cover removal for all except Sport Package version:
Insert finger in recess of flap and pull flap out.
Cover removal for Sport Package version: Pull cover
away from bumper.Sport Package
Cover installation for all except Sport Package version:
Engage cover at bottom and press in top securely.
Cover installation for Sport Package version: Engage
right cover end, and press in left cover end securely.
We recommend that the vehicle be transported using
flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
P88.20-0315-26
P31.10-0300-26

241 Towing the vehicle
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground
and the selector lever in position “N” for distances up to
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h). The key must be in steering lock position 2.
To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the
transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft
be disconnected at the rear axle drive f lange for any
towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with
sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage
radiator and supports.
The use of wheel lift equipment will damage engine oil
pan.
Important!
When towing the vehicle, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors lock if
the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are
tu rning a t veh ic le speeds of approx . 9 mph (15 k m/h) or
more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.When transporting vehicle on flat bed equipment, the
front end of the vehicle must be loaded first. Additional
ramping may be required for loading to protect bumper
fascia.
Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
f lash er in u se, turn key in steering l ock to position 2 a nd
activate combination switch for left or right turn signal
in usual manner – only the selected turn signal will
operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning
f lasher will operate again.
Wa r n i n g !
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the braking and steering systems. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort in necessary to
brake and steer the vehicle.

242 Exterior lamps
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Exterior lamps
Replacing bulbs
To prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off
lamp prior to replacing a bulb.
When replacing bulbs, install only 12 volt bulbs with
the specified watt rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass
portion of bulb with bare hands. Use plain paper or a
clean cloth.
Wa r n i n g !
Bulbs and bulb holders can be very hot. Allow the
lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can
explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot,
•drop the bulb,
• scratch the bulb.Wear eye and hand protection.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

243 Exterior lamps
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Headlamp assembly (Halogen)
1Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw
2Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
3High and low beam headlamp cover
4Squeeze latches for high and low beam headlamp
cover5Turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamp bulb
6Electrical connector for high and low beam
headlamp bulb
7Clamping ring for high and low beam headlamp
bulb

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Bulb for high and low beam (Halogen type 9004)
Squeeze latches (4) and remove cover (3) upwards. Pull
off electrical connector (6). Turn clamping ring (7)
counterclockwise and pull out bulb together with
clamping ring. Remove bulb.
Insert new bulb (flat side facing up), mount clamping
ring (7) (w it h tab facing down) and turn cl ockwise. Push
electrical connector on securely.Turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamp (2357 NA (28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp) (bulb)
Open hood.
Turn bulb socket (5) with bulb counterclockwise and
pull out. Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise
and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist clockwise.

245 Exterior lamps
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Headlamp assembly (Xenon)1Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw
2Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
3Adjuster for horizontal adjustment scale
4Cover for low beam headlamp
5Latch for cover (4)
6Cover for high beam headlamp
7Latch for cover (6)
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

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8Turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamp bulb
9Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
10Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb