2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 Owner's Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owners Manual 264 OperationDriving instructionsThe treadwear indicator appears as a solid 
band across the tread.Specified tire inflation pressures must be 
maintained. This applies particularly if the 
tires are s

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owners Manual 265 Operation
Driving instructions
Tire traction
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or 
icy road is always lower than on a dry road.
You should pay particular attention to the 
condition of the roa

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owners Manual 266 OperationDriving instructionsSL 550
Your vehicle is factory equipped with 
“W”-rated tires, which have a speed rating 
of 168 mph (270 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your 
vehicle

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owners Manual 267 Operation
Driving instructions
Road salts and chemicals can adversely af-
fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal 
force may become necessary to produce 
the normal brake effect.
Depressing the b

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owners Manual 268 OperationDriving instructionsPassenger compartmentDriving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive 
Mercedes-Benz service network at your 
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas 
which are not list

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owners Manual 269 Operation
Driving instructions
Catalytic converter
Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with 
monolithic-type catalytic converters, an 
important element in conjunction with the 
oxygen sensors to achie

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owners Manual 270 OperationDriving instructions
Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions, e.g. 
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to approx. 266°F 
(130°C).
The engi

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owners Manual 271 Operation
At the gas station
At the gas station
RefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the 
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the 
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with 
the SmartKey