2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 radio antenna

3 ContentsStorage compartment
(eyeglasses compartment)
in the dashboard ....................... 124
Interior central
locking system ............................ 125
Integration with vehicle
central locking system .............. 126
Separate locking of storage
compartments ............................. 126
Armrest ........................................... 127
Console storage
compartments ............................ 127
Cup holder ...................................... 128
Parcel net in
passenger footwell .................... 128
Door pockets ................................... 129
Rear storage compartment ........... 129
Ashtray with lighter ...................... 130
Lighter ............................................. 131
Telephone, general ........................ 132
Garage door opener ....................... 133
Hardtop or panorama roof ............ 137
Removing hardtop ...................... 137
Attaching hardtop ...................... 140Soft top ............................................ 143
Lowering soft top ....................... 144
Raising soft top .......................... 145
Wind screen ................................... 148
Antenna ...........................................151
DrivingControl and operation of radio
transmitters ................................153
Radio, telephone and
two-way radio ..............................153
Telep ho n es an d
two-way radio ..............................153
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ..................................154
Maintenance ...................................154
Tele Aid ............................................155
Catalytic converter .........................163
Emission control .............................164
Steering lock ...................................165
Starting and turning off
the engine ...................................167
Before starting .............................167
Starting .........................................167Turning off .................................. 167
Automatic transmission ............... 168
Driving ......................................... 168
Accelerator Position ................... 169
Selector lever positions ............. 169
Maneuvering ............................... 172
Stopping ....................................... 172
Program mode
selector switch ............................ 173
Emergency Operation ................ 174
Parking brake ................................. 175
Driving instructions ...................... 176
Drive sensibly - Save fuel .......... 176
Drinking and driving ................. 176
Pedals ........................................... 176
Power assistance ........................ 177
Brakes .......................................... 177
Driving off ................................... 178
Parking ........................................ 178
Tires ............................................. 179
Aquaplaning ............................... 180
Tire traction ................................ 180
Tire speed rating ........................ 181
Snow chains ................................ 181

132 Telephone
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Telephone, general
See separate instruction manual for instructions on how
to operate the telephone.
1 Observe the legal requirements in all countries concerned.
Wa r n i n g !
Your concentration on the road and traffic
conditions must take priority. Only use the
telephone
1 when road and traffic conditions
permit.
Park if you wish to use the handset rather than the
hands-free device to make a call.Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m ) e v e r y s e c o n d .
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.

139 Hardtop
Technical
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 5. After the hardtop has unlocked, remove the key
from the steering lock and turn radio and telephone
off to lower antenna. The indicator lamp in the soft
top switch should go out.
Important!
Removal of the key from the steering lock is a safety
measure ensuring that the key cannot be turned to
position 2 and the soft top switch is without
function should anybody push the switch forward
causing the roof locking mechanism to work. If
hands are at that moment between roof and car
body they can be badly injured.6. Lift the hardtop vertically from its attachment points
(3) and locating points (4) and carefully remove to
the rear. Exercise caution when maneuvering the
top. To avoid paint damage, the top’s mounting pins
must not be allowed to contact the body.
Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle
only with the hardtop either completely closed and
locked, or fully lowered into its storage
compartment.

140 Hardtop
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Attaching hardtop
1. Engage parking brake and turn key in steering lock
to position 2.
2. Lower roll bar, see page 118.
3. Open doors.
4. Turn radio and telephone off to lower power
antenna, turn key in steering lock to position 0 and
remove.5. From the rear of the vehicle, lift the hardtop
c a r e f u l ly ove r t h e a t ta ch m e n t p oi n t s ( 1 ) a nd l oc a t in g
points (2). First guide the rear pins of the top
vertically into the rear attachment points, then
lower the roof onto the vehicle and locate the front
locking pins. Exercise caution when maneuvering
the top. To avoid paint damage, the top’s mounting
pins must not be allowed to contact the body.

151 Wind screen
Technical
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 5. Pull wind screen down (5) and remove from roll bar.
The wind screen can be stored in a trunk mounted
container.Antenna
The antenna extends when switching on the radio and/
or telephone.
Note:
To retract the antenna (e.g. when entering a car wash)
both radio and telephone must be switched off.
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153 Control and operation of radio transmitters
Technical
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Control and operation of radio transmitters
Radio, telephone and two-way radio
1 Observe all legal requirements.
Telephones and two-way radio
Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a
citizens band unit should only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is
installed on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions
regarding use of an external antenna.
Wa r n i n g !
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate
the radio, telephone
1 or two-way radio
1 if road and
traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m ) e v e r y s e c o n d .
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.

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Index
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