Mercedes Benz 2008 sl 550 User Manuals

User Manual (English)

User Manual

Table of Contents

Contents
3
Introduction
9
At a glance
21
- Cockpit
  24
- Instrument cluster
  26
- Multifunction steering wheel
  30
- Center console
  31
  - Center console:Upper part
    31
  - Center console:Lower part
    32
- Overhead control panel
  33
- Door:Control panel
  36
Getting started
37
- Unlocking the vehicle
  38
- Adjusting
  43
  - Steering wheel:Adjusting
    46
  - Mirrors
    49
- Driving
  50
  - Seat belts
    50
  - Engine:Starting
    53
  - Driving:Instructions
    56
  - Switching on headlamps
    57
  - Turn signals
    57
  - Combination switch:Windshield wipers
    58
  - Problems while driving
    60
- Locking the vehicle
  62
Safety and Security
67
Controls in detail
104
- Locking and unlocking
  105
- Seats
  125
  - Seats:Moving
    125
  - Lumbar support adjustment
    125
  - Backrest:Multicontour seat*
    126
  - Seats:Heating
    127
  - Seat ventilation*
    129
- Memory function
  130
  - Storing positions into memory
    131
  - Recalling positions from memory
    131
- Lighting
  132
  - Exterior lamp switch
    132
  - Combination switch:High beam
    136
  - Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*
    137
  - Hazard warning flasher
    138
  - Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior
    139
  - Courtesy lighting
    140
  - Trunk:Lighting
    140
- Instrument cluster
  141
- Control system
  144
  - Multifunction display
    144
  - Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons
    145
  - Control system
    147
  - Menus:Standard display
    150
  - Menus:AMG
    151
  - Menus:AUDIO
    154
  - Menus:NAV
    156
  - Menus:Distronic*
    157
  - Menus:Vehicle status message memory
    157
  - Control system menus:Settings
    158
  - Menus:Trip computer
    168
  - Menus:TEL*
    170
- Automatic transmission
  173
- Good visibility
  186
- Automatic climate control system
  189
- Power windows
  202
  - Power windows:Side windows
    202
  - Power windows:Synchronizing
    204
- Retractable hardtop
  205
  - Opening and closing the retractable hardtop
    205
- Driving:Systems
  215
- Useful features
  239
  - Storage compartments
    239
  - Cup holder
    244
  - Ashtray
    245
  - Lighter see Cigarette lighter <$nopage>
    245
  - Trunk:Load assist
    246
  - Electrical outlet see Power outlet <$nopage>
    247
  - Floormat*
    248
  - Telephone*
    248
  - Tele Aid
    251
  - Garage door opener
    258
Operation
266
- The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
  267
- Driving:Instructions
  268
  - Drive sensibly – save fuel
    268
  - Drinking and driving
    268
  - Pedals
    268
  - Power assistance
    269
  - Brakes
    269
  - Driving:Driving off
    271
  - Parking
    272
  - Tires:Driving instructions
    272
  - Hydroplaning
    273
  - Tire traction
    274
  - Tire speed rating
    274
  - Driving:In winter
    275
  - Standing water:Driving instructions
    276
  - Passenger compartment
    277
  - Driving:Abroad
    277
  - Radio transmitters:Control and operation
    277
  - Catalytic converter
    278
  - Emission control
    278
  - Coolant:Temperature
    279
- Fuel
  280
  - Refueling
    280
  - Regular checks
    281
- Engine:Compartment
  283
  - Hood
    283
  - Fluids:Engine oil
    284
  - ATF
    288
  - ABC:Oil level
    288
  - Coolant:Checking coolant level
    289
  - Windshield:Washer system
    290
  - Batteries, Vehicle
    291
- Tires
  292
- Driving:In winter
  328
- Vehicle care
  334
  - Vehicle care:Cleaning and care
    334
Practical hints
342
- What to do if ...?
  343
  - Instrument cluster:Lamps
    343
  - Air bag off indicator lamp
    358
  - Vehicle status messages
    360
- Where will I find ...?
  401
  - First aid kit
    401
  - Vehicle tool kit
    401
- Locking/unlocking in an emergency
  404
- Key, SmartKey:Batteries
  408
- Bulbs:Replacing
  410
  - Bulbs
    410
  - Replacing bulbs for front lamps
    412
  - Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear
    415
- Replacing:Wiper blades
  416
- Flat tire
  418
- Service:Batteries
  428
  - Disconnecting the batteries
    430
  - Removing the batteries
    431
  - Batteries, Vehicle:Charging
    431
  - Reconnecting the batteries
    432
- Batteries, Vehicle:Jump starting
  433
- Towing the vehicle
  435
  - Towing eye bolt:Installing
    437
- Fuses
  438
  - Fuse box:Engine compartment
    439
  - Fuse box:Passenger compartment
    440
  - Fuse box:Trunk
    440
  - Emergency engine shut-down
    440
Technical data
442
- Parts service
  443
- Warranty coverage
  444
  - Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
    444
- Labels, identification
  445
- Poly-V-belt drive:Layout
  447
  - SL550
    447
  - SL55AMG
    447
  - SL600, SL 65 AMG
    447
- Engine:Technical data
  448
- Tires:Rims and tires
  450
  - Same size tires
    451
  - Mixed size tires
    452
  - Spare wheel
    454
- Technical data:Electrical system
  455
- Technical data:Main dimensions
  456
- Technical data:Weights
  457
- Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants
  458
Index
468

Size:

11.6 MB
Pages:

489
Language:

English