2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS technical data

247 Exterior lamps
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Adjusting headlamp aim
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1
through 7. Please note:
• Adjustments to low beam simultaneously aim the
high beam.
• Vehicle should have a normal trunk load.
• Vertical aim adjustments change horizontal aim.1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft.
(7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall. The
centerline of the vehicle must be at a 90° angle to
the test screen.
2. (Low beams on):
Using a carpenter‘s level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (8) on the test screen using the vertex of
the angle formed in each beam image. As a check,
the distance between centerlines should be 49
5/8
inches (1260 mm). If the distance does not check,
have the system verified by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
3. Open hood.
4. Vertical headlamp aim (Low beams on):
T u rn a d j u st i n g sc re w ( 2 ) ( c o u n t e rc l oc k w i s e to a d j u st
headlamp downward, clockwise upward) until
bubble in the level (6) is centered on the “0” mark.
Graduations: 0.18° pitch.

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5. Horizontal headlamp aim (Low beams on):
Turn adjusting screw (1) (Right front headlamp:
counterclockwise to adjust to the left, clockwise to
the right; left front headlamp: counterclockwise to
adjust to the right, clockwise to the left.) until the
headlamps (low beam) illuminate the test screen as
shown. The vertex of the angle formed in each beam
image should align with the vertical centerline (8) of
each lamp. The left and right headlamps must be
adjusted individually.6. This indicator (7) in the sight glass should align
with the “0” mark after any horizontal adjustment.
If it does not, depress latch (5) and remove access
cover (4) from the headlamp (left side only). Insert
and turn screwdriver on adjuster (3) until scale (7)
is centered on the “0” mark.
Graduations: 0.38° pitch.
7. Reinstall access cover (4).
Note:
If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp
adj ustment, h ave the system ch ecked a t your a ut horized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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To replace bulbs:
Push the locking button (1) on the rear of the lamp
support inward and swing open lamp support. Push
d ow n t h e b u l b to b e ch a n g e d , t u rn c o u n te rc l oc k w i s e a nd
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Close lamp support.License plate lamps (5 W/4cp bulb)
Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and take
out bulb.
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251 Remote control
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Changing batteries in the remote control
Checking batteries
If the transmit buttonŒ or‹ is pressed longer
than 1 second, the battery check lamp in the transmitter
eye (1) lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries
are in order.
Change batteries if the battery check lamp does not light
up briefly.Changing batteries
Unfold master key from holder by pressing key release
button (2). Pull off battery cover (3).

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Change batteries, inserting new ones with plus (+) side
facing up.
Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place.Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer‘s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Synchronizing remote control
The system may have to be resynchronized, if the
transmitter is without voltage for several minutes.
To synchronize system, aim transmitter eye at vehicle
and briefly press transmit buttonŒ or‹ twice.
Within approx. 30 seconds insert key in steering lock
and turn it to position 2.
The remote control should once again be operational.

253 Raising soft top manually
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Raising soft top manually
In case of malfunction, the power soft top can also be
raised manually. This procedure should be performed
with great care by 2 persons.
A combination open-end/Allenhead wrench in the
vehicle tool kit is required for this job.
1. Open doors or lower windows.
2. Lower roll bar with roll bar switch. If the roll bar
cannot be lowered, the soft top can be carefully
guided over the roll bar.
3. For safety reasons, remove key from steering lock.
4. Unlock soft top storage compartment lock, located
on vehicle right side:
Place open-end wrench on bolt between roll bar and
storage compartment cover. Turn wrench (1)
towards rear of vehicle.
Open storage compartment cover and place in
upright position (2).
Wa r n i n g !
Do not place your hands near the roll bar, soft top
frame, upper windshield area or soft top storage
compartment while the soft top is being locked.
Serious personal injury may occur.
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5. Pull soft top (3) out of compartment and place it in
its vertical position.
6. Pull soft top bow (4) out of compartment.7. Place soft top frame (5) onto windshield header.
8. Place soft top bow (4) in its vertical position.
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255 Raising soft top manually
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 9. Pivot sun visors to side. Remove left and right
caps (6).10. Using Allen-head wrench, lock left and right of soft
top frame (5) to windshield header - turn wrench in
3 stages towards center of vehicle:
1. Left lock to first notch.
2. Right lock to second notch.
3. Left lock to second notch.
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