Mercedes Benz 2007 sl 550 User Manual

Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by 
law. These indicators are located in six 
places on the tread circumference and be-
come visible at a tread depth of approxi-
mately 

1

/

16

in (1.6 mm), at which point 

the tire is considered worn and should be 
replaced.

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Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-

bustible materials such as grass, hay or 

leaves can come into contact with the hot 

exhaust system, as these materials could be 

ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-

sult of vehicle movement, before turning off 

the engine and leaving the vehicle always:

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Keep right foot on brake pedal.

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Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

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Move the gear selector lever to 
position P.

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Slowly release brake pedal.

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When parked on an incline, turn front 
wheels towards the road curb.

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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 
to position 0 and remove the SmartKey 
from the starter switch, or press the 
start/stop button (vehicles with 
KEYLESS-GO*).

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Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when 
leaving.

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If you feel a sudden significant vibration or 

ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi-

ble damage to your vehicle has occurred, 

you should turn on the hazard warning flash-

ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau-

tion to an area which is a safe distance from 

the road.

Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody 

for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires 

appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to 

the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire 

dealer for repairs.