2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS bulb

201 What you should know at the gas station
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index •Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page 82 or 221.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see page 276.
•Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), see page 224.
•Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 275.
•Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap.
•Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant,
see page 276.•Bulbs
High and low beams: Halogen type 9004,
low beam: Xenon, for model SL 600 (SL 500
optional)
high beam (models with Xenon): H 1 (55 W)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal, standing, side marker and parking
lamps, front: 2357 NA (28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp), tail,
parking, standing and driver’s side rear fog lamp:
21 / 4 W,
turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W/32 cp,
side marker lamps, rear: 10W/6 cp,
sto p lamp s: 21 W /32 cp ,
backup lamps: 21 W/32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5W/4 cp.

202 Check regularly and before a long trip
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Check regularly and before a long trip 1Coolant level
See “Adding coolant” on page 223.
2Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page 225.
3Engine oil level
See “Checking engine oil level” on page 221 and
“Engine oil level indicator” on page 82.
4Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page 278.
Opening hood, see page 219.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on page
242.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 84.

204 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster
General information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to light up
during the bulb self-check when turning the electronic
key in steering lock to position 2, have it checked and
replaced if necessary.
On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp
The Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
(SFI) control module monitors emission
control components that either provide
input signals to or receive output signals from the
control module. Malfunctions resulting from
interruptions or failure of any of these components are
indicated by the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and are
simultaneously stored in the SFI control module.
If the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp
comes on, have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.With some exceptions, the control module switches off
the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp if the
condition, causing the lamp to come on, no longer exists
during three consecutive cycles.
An on-board diagnostic connector is located in the
passenger compartment near the engine hood release,
allowing the accurate identification of system
malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble
codes.
Brake warning lamp
Except Canada
Canada only
With the key in steering lock position 2, the brake
warning lamp will come on. It should go out when the
engine is running.

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

244 Exterior lamps
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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.

246 Exterior lamps
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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