2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 roll bar

260 Contents – Vehicle care
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 261
Power washer ..............................262
Tar stains .....................................262
Paintwork, Painted Body
Components ................................262
Engine cleaning ..........................263
Vehicle washing .........................263Ornamental moldings ............... 263
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 263
Window cleaning ....................... 264
Light alloy wheels ..................... 264
Instrument cluster ..................... 264
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 264
Cup holder .................................. 264
Seat belts ..................................... 265
Headliner, shelf behind
roll bars, and other hard
plastic trim items ....................... 265Soft top .........................................265
Headliner .....................................266
Wind screen ................................266
Automatic antenna .....................266
Wiper blade .................................266
Headlamp cleaning system .......266
Leather upholstery .....................267
Plastic and rubber parts ............267
Illuminated door sill panels .....267

265 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex Seat belts
The webbing must not be treated with chemical
cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above
176 F (80 C) or in direct sunlight.
Headliner, shelf behind roll bars, and other hard
plastic trim items
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft
lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.
Soft top
Clean soft top with soft top raised and locked. Lower the
soft top into the storage compartment only if the top is
completely dry. If the top is kept in the storage
compartment for a lengthy period, raise it and air it out
with the windows down about every 4 months. Dry cleaning:
Brush top (always from front to rear) with a soft-bristled
brush.
Wet cleaning:
Brush the dry top. Wash with a mild detergent and an
ample supply of lukewarm water by wiping with a soft-
bristled brush or sponge from front to rear. Then rinse
thoroughly with clear water.
If only parts of the top have been washed, wet the entire
top and allow it to air-dry before lowering it into the
storage compartment.
Wipe the rear window with a cloth soaked with a mild,
non-abrasive detergent, rinse and rub dry.
Do not use sharp-edged instruments for the removal of
ice and snow.
Notes:
Never run the vehicle through an automatic car wash
with th e sof t top in pla ce or use a power wa sher to cl ean
it, as you may damage the soft top material.
Remove bird droppings immediately. The organic acid
damages the material and causes the soft top to leak.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely
weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to
provide adequate protection.

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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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