2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SL65AMG Owner's Manual

424 Practical hintsTowing the vehicle
Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit locking tabs of cover under the low-
er edge of the opening in the bumper.

Apply even pressure on the upper part
of the cover until it snaps into place.
Rear of vehicle
2Cover on right side of rear bumperTo remove cover:

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
upper left or right recess of cover 2.

Loosen cover 2 using the lever.

Fold cover 2 down in direction of ar-
row to reveal the threaded hole for the
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the storage compart-
ment under the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover 2 and snap into place.


425 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the components
and systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses. They are located in the trunk
with the vehicle tool kit (
page 383).


Fuse chart
The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca-
tion and fuse amperages.


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor
Main fuse box
The main fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side in front
of the bulkhead (wall separating the engine
and passenger compartment).
1Main fuse box cover
2Locking
3Unlocking
Warning!
G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Using other fuses may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems.!Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

426 Practical hintsFusesOpening
Open the hood (
page 272).

Move slide to position 3 and lift
cover1.
Closing

Hook cover 1 onto tabs and close it.

Move slide to position 2.
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine cannot be turned off as de-
scribed, you may use the following backup
procedure.
Open the main fuse box (
page 425).

Pull out the two fuses labeled “ENGINE
EMERGENCY STOP”.
!The fuse box cover must be properly
positioned with the slide at the ‹
symbol to prevent moisture or dirt from
entering the fuse box and possibly im-
pairing fuse operation.

427 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

428 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

429 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which
are available at any Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.

430 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label
(includes Paintwork code)2Storage compartment lid
3Trim
4Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(below right rear storage compart-
ment)

Open storage compartment lid 2.

Remove storage compartment trim 3.
The VIN is located on the metal strap
above the floor carpet.5Engine number (engraved on engine)
6VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
7Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission stan-
dards
8Vacuum line routing diagram label
iWhen ordering parts, please specify ve-
hicle identification and engine num-
bers.

431 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SL 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2ABC tandem pump (pump for
power-steering assistance and ABC
chassis)
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
SL 55 AMGThe SL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt
one shown in purple/belt two shown in
black).1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3ABC tandem pump (pump for
power-steering assistance and ABC
chassis)
4Air conditioning compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
8Idler pulley
9Automatic belt tensioner
aSupercharger
SL 600, SL 65 AMG
1Automatic belt tensioner
2ABC tandem pump (pump for
power-steering assistance and ABC
chassis)
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Idler pulley