2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS Owners Manual

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AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 190
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................208
Adj usting steering c ol umn
Storing steering column position in memory ........ 70
ADS indicator lamp ....................................................... 212
ADS warning lamp ......................................................... 212
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................278
Airbags .............................................................................. 60
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...................................... 213
SRS indicator lamp ...................................................206
Antenna ........................................................................... 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 190
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 42
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 180
Armrest ........................................................................... 127
Ashtrays .................................................................. 130, 131
Audio system
Anti-theft system ...................................................... 100
Button and soft key operation ................................. 101
Cassette mode ........................................................... 106
CD changer .................................................................110CD mode ..................................................................... 109
Operating and display elements ...............................99
Operating safety ..........................................................98
Operation ............................................................. 98, 102
Radio mode ................................................................ 104
Telephone operation ................................................. 113
Automatic climate control ..............................................90
Air distribution ............................................................95
Air recirculation ..........................................................96
Air volume .................................................................... 95
Basic setting - automatic mode ................................. 93
Defogging windows .....................................................94
Defrosting .....................................................................94
Display and controls ...................................................92
Dust filter .....................................................................97
Rear window defroster ............................................... 95
Residual engine heat utilization ...............................96
Automatic transmission ................................................ 168
Emergency operation ............................................... 174
Fluid level ...................................................................221
Maneuvering ..............................................................172
Program mode selector switch ................................173
Selector lever positions ............................................ 169

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TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 58
Self-test ......................................................................... 59
Backrest ............................................................................. 48
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 188
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................207
Battery .............................................................................236
Charge indicator lamp .............................................. 211
Recycling ....................................................................237
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 188
Brake fluid ......................................................................278
Capacity ...................................................................... 276
Brake pad wear indicator lamp ....................................205
Brake warning lamp ......................................................204
CCatalytic converter ........................................................ 163
Central locking system ................................................... 30
Automatic central locking ......................................... 38
Central locking switch ............................................... 37
General notes ............................................................... 34
Locking and unlocking with remote control .......... 31
Remote control ..................................................... 28, 30Remote control – changing batteries ..................... 251
Vehicle keys .................................................................28
Changing wheels ........................................................... 230
Charge indicator lamp ................................................... 211
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ................ 204
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 202
Checking engine oil level .............................................221
Checking engine oil level indicator .............................. 82
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................. 261
Clock .................................................................................. 79
Combination switch .........................................................86
Console storage compartments ....................................127
Consumer information ................................................. 282
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 153
Coolant
Adding coolant .......................................................... 224
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity .........................281
Checking level .......................................................... 223
Coolants ..................................................................... 280
Low engine coolant level warning lamp ............... 209
Temperature gauge .....................................................78
Cruise control ................................................................. 185
Cup holder .............................................................. 128, 264

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DDisplay illumination ........................................................ 77
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door pockets ................................................................... 129
Doors .................................................................................. 35
Drinking and Driving .....................................................176
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .............................................176
Driving instructions .......................................................176
Block heater ............................................................... 183
Brakes ......................................................................... 177
Deep water ................................................................. 184
Pedals ...........................................................................176
Traveling abroad ....................................................... 184
Winter driving ........................................................... 182
Driving off ....................................................................... 178EEconomy ............................................................................ 93
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 192
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 60
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 38
Emission control ............................................................ 164
Engine compartment ..................................................... 219Engine oil
Additives .................................................................... 278
Capacities ................................................................... 276
Checking level ...........................................................221
Consumption ................................................................83
Engine oils ................................................................. 278
Low level warning lamp ........................................... 210
Engine oil level indicator ................................................82
Engine oil temperature gauge ........................................ 83
Entrance lamps in footwells, exit lamps in doors ..... 120
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................. 192
Control Switch ........................................................... 194
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 207
Synchronizing ........................................................... 193
Warning lamp ........................................................... 207
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................60
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 206
Exterior lamp switch .......................................................84
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 242
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 247
Bulb for high and low beam ................................... 244
Failure indicator lamp .............................................. 211
Headlamp assembly (Halogen) .............................. 243
Headlamp assembly (Xenon) .................................. 245
License plate lamps ................................................. 250
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 242

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Taillamp assemblies .................................................249
Turn signal, parking, side marker
and standing lamp ...............................................244
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 215
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 80
FSS indicator lamp ..................................................... 77
Fuel consumption gauge ................................................. 83
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................259
Fuel requirements .........................................................279
Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning ..........207
Fuel supply .....................................................................200
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ............... 276
Fuses ................................................................................ 218GGarage door opener ....................................................... 133
Gasoline
Additives ....................................................................280
Fuel requirements ....................................................279
Premium unleaded ...................................................279
HHardtop
Attaching hardtop .....................................................140
Removing .................................................................... 137
Hardtop or panorama roof ............................................ 137
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 89
Head restraints .................................................................44
Headlamp assembly (Halogen) ................................... 243
Headlamp cleaning system .............................................87
High beam indicator lamp ............................................ 213
Hood ................................................................................. 219IIdentification labels ...................................................... 270
Illuminated vanity mirror ............................................. 123
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .......... 76, 204
Infant and Child Restraint Systems
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 206
Infant and child restraint systems ................................67
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 74
Display illumination ...................................................77
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 76
Instrument lamps ........................................................ 77

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Malfunction and indicator lamps ...........................204
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 124
Interior central locking system ................................... 125
Integration with vehicle central locking system . 126
Separate locking of storage compartments ........... 126
Interior lamps ................................................................. 120
Interior lighting ............................................................. 120
JJump starting ..................................................................238KKeys .................................................................................... 28
Flat key ......................................................................... 29
Master key .................................................................... 28
Valet key ....................................................................... 29LLayout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 271Leather upholstery ........................................................ 267
Level control system ...................................................... 196
Lighter ............................................................................. 131
Locking the vehicle .......................................................... 31
MMaintenance ................................................................... 154
Malfunction lamps in the instrument cluster .......... 204
Multicontour seats ........................................................... 49NNight security illumination ............................................ 85OOdometer display field .................................................... 82
On-board diagnostic system ........................................ 204
Opening the trunk ........................................................... 32
Outside temperature indicator .......................................78

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PPanic button ...................................................................... 33
Parcel net in passenger footwell ................................. 128
Parking ............................................................................ 178
Parking brake ................................................................. 175
Brake warning lamp .................................................204
Passenger airbag indicator lamp ................................. 213
Power assistance ............................................................ 177
Power sunshade ............................................................. 122
Power windows ................................................................116
Express opening ........................................................117
Opening with key ........................................................ 41
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7RRadio, telephone and two-way radio ........................... 153
Rain sensor ....................................................................... 87
Raising soft top manually .............................................253
Reading lamps ................................................................ 120
Rear storage compartment ........................................... 129
Rear view mirrors ............................................................ 71
Exterior ......................................................................... 72Inside ............................................................................ 71
Remote control .................................................................28
Changing batteries ...................................................251
Synchronizing .......................................................... 252
Replacement keys
Obtaining ......................................................................29
Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 257
Roll bar ............................................................................ 118
Roll bar warning lamp ................................................... 212
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................66
Seat belt nonusage warning system .............................53
Seat belts ........................................................................... 52
Fastening ......................................................................54
Unfastening .................................................................. 56
Warning lamp ........................................................... 206
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 52
Seats ...................................................................................44
Seat heater ...................................................................50
Snow chains .................................................................... 181
Soft top .............................................................................143
Lowering ..................................................................... 144

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Spare parts service ........................................................269
Spare wheel ....................................................................228
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 59
Indicator lamp ...........................................................206
Start lock-out .................................................................... 34
Malfunction lamp ........................................................ 77
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 167
Steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 70
Steering lock ................................................................... 165
Storage compartment (eyeglasses compartment)
in the dashboard ....................................................... 124
Stowing things in the vehicle ...................................... 215
Sun visors ....................................................................... 123
Sunshade, electrical ...................................................... 122
Sunshade, manual ......................................................... 121
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 59
Synchronizing power windows .....................................117
TTachometer ....................................................................... 79
Taillamp assemblies ......................................................249
Technical .........................................................................272Technical data ................................................................ 272
Electrical system ...................................................... 275
Main dimensions ..................................................... 275
Rims – Tires .............................................................. 273
Weights ...................................................................... 275
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 155
Information ................................................................ 159
Initiating an emergency call ................................... 157
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 158
Telephone, general ......................................................... 132
Telephones and two-way radio ..................................... 153
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 154
Tires
Driving instructions .................................................179
Inflation pressure .................................................... 234
Replacement ............................................................. 226
Speed rating ............................................................... 181
Traction ....................................................................... 180
Tow-away alarm ................................................................43
Tow-away protection ........................................................ 43
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 240
Trip odometer ...................................................................79
Trunk .................................................................................39
Trunk lamp .................................................................... 259
Trunk lid release switch ................................................. 40

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UUnlocking the vehicle ..................................................... 31VVehicle jack ..................................................................... 217
Vehicle tools .................................................................... 216WWarranty coverage .........................................................269
What you should know at the gas station ..................200Wheels ............................................................................ 226
Changing ................................................................... 230
Rotating ..................................................................... 227
Spare wheel ............................................................... 228
Tire replacement ...................................................... 226
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Wind screen ....................................................................148
Installation .................................................................148
Removal ...................................................................... 150
Setting up ................................................................... 150
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Check level ................................................................ 202
Fluid mixing ratio .................................................... 225
Low fluid level warning lamp .................................. 210
Windshield washer fluid mixing ratio ..........................88
Wiper blade, replacing insert ..................................... 257