Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500 User Manual
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Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de-
pends on driving habits and operating con-
ditions.
pends on driving habits and operating con-
ditions.
To save fuel you should:
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keep tires at the recommended infla-
tion pressures
tion pressures
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remove unnecessary loads
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allow engine to warm up under low load
use
use
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avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration
eration
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have all maintenance work performed
at regular intervals by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center
at regular intervals by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center
Fuel consumption is also increased by driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic,
on short trips and in hilly country.
ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic,
on short trips and in hilly country.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Warning!
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Drinking and driving and/ or taking drugs
and driving are a very dangerous combina-
tion. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgement.
and driving are a very dangerous combina-
tion. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgement.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac-
cident is sharply increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
cident is sharply increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Please don’t drink or take drugs and drive or
allow anyone to drive after drinking or taking
drugs.
allow anyone to drive after drinking or taking
drugs.
Warning!
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Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Ob-
jects stored in this area may impair pedal
movement.
jects stored in this area may impair pedal
movement.