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Door control panel
Item
Page
1
Door handle
107
2
Switches for opening/clos-
ing front and rear side win-
dows
192
3
Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, mirror and steer-
ing wheel settings)
121
4
Seat heating switch
117
Seat ventilation* switch
120
5
Seat adjustment switch
39,
115
6
Remote trunk lid release
switch
108
7
Door pocket
228
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
4
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product Information
10
Operator's Manual
11
Service and Warranty Information
11
Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
12
Retail Buyers and Lessees of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of Address or Ownership
13
Operating Your Vehicle Outside the USA or Canada
14
Where to Find It
15
Symbols
16
Operating Safety
17
Proper Use of the Vehicle
17
Problems with Your Vehicle
18
Reporting Safety Defects
19
Vehicle Data Recording
20
Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
20
At a Glance
22
Cockpit
23
Instrument Cluster
25
Multifunction Steering Wheel
29
Important Notice for California Center Console
30
Retail Buyers and Lessees of Upper Part
30
Lower Part
31
Overhead Control Panel
32
Door Control Panel
33
Getting Started
34
Unlocking
35
Unlocking with the Smartkey
35
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
36
Starter Switch Positions
37
Adjusting
40
Seats
40
Steering Wheel
43
Mirrors
45
Driving
47
Fastening the Seat Belts
47
Starting the Engine
50
Parking Brake
52
Driving off
52
Switching on Headlamps
54
Turn Signals
54
Windshield Wipers
55
Problems While Driving
57
Parking and Locking
59
Parking Brake
60
Switching off Headlamps
60
Turning off the Engine
61
Releasing Seat Belts
62
Locking
62
Safety and Security
64
Occupant Safety
65
Airbags
66
Seat Belts
72
Roll Bar
76
Children in the Vehicle
77
Panic Alarm
82
Activating
82
Deactivating
82
Driving Safety Systems
83
Abs
84
Bas
85
Esp
86
Electro-Hydraulic Brake System
89
Anti-Theft Systems
92
Immobilizer
92
Anti-Theft Alarm System
92
Tow-Away Alarm
94
Controls in Detail
96
Locking and Unlocking
97
Smartkey
97
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
101
Opening the Doors from the Inside
108
Opening the Trunk
109
Closing the Trunk
110
Valet Locking
111
Trunk Lid Emergency Release
112
Automatic Central Locking
113
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
114
Seats
116
Moving the Seats Forward and Backward
116
Lumbar Support
117
Multicontour Backrest
117
Seat Heating
118
Seat Ventilation
121
Memory Function
122
Storing Positions into Memory
123
Recalling Positions from Memory
123
Lighting
124
Exterior Lamp Switch
124
Corner-Illuminating Front Fog
128
Package*)
128
Combination Switch
130
Hazard Warning Flasher
130
Interior Lighting
131
Courtesy Lighting
132
Instrument Cluster
133
Instrument Cluster Illumination
133
Coolant Temperature Gauge
134
Trip Odometer
134
Tachometer
134
Outside Temperature Indicator
135
Control System
136
Multifunction Display
136
Multifunction Steering Wheel
137
Menus
139
Standard Display Menu
141
AUDIO Menu
142
NAV Menu
144
Distronic* Menu
144
Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
145
Settings Menu
147
Trip Computer Menu
158
TEL Menu
160
Automatic Transmission
163
Gear Selector Lever Position
165
Driving Tips
167
Gear Ranges
168
Automatic Shift Program
169
Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
170
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
171
One-Touch Gearshifting
171
Manual Shift Program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG
174
Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)
177
Good Visibility
178
Headlamp Cleaning System
178
Rear View Mirrors
178
Sun Visors
179
Rear Window Defroster
180
Automatic Climate Control
181
Deactivating the Automatic Climate Control System
184
Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
184
Setting the Temperature
185
Adjusting Air Distribution
186
Adjusting Air Volume
187
Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
187
Front Defroster
187
Air Recirculation Mode
188
Air Conditioning
190
Residual Heat and Ventilation
191
Ventilated Storage Compartments
192
Power Windows
193
Opening and Closing the Windows
193
Synchronizing Power Windows
195
Retractable Hardtop
196
Opening and Closing the Retractable Hardtop
196
Driving Systems
205
Cruise Control
205
Distronic
208
Active Body Control (ABC)
220
Parktronic* (Parking Assist)
224
Useful Features
229
Storage Compartments
229
Cup Holders
233
Ashtray
234
Cigarette Lighter
235
Heated Steering Wheel
236
Load Assist in the Trunk
237
Power Outlet
238
Telephone
238
Tele Aid
239
Garage Door Opener
248
Operation
256
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
257
Driving Instructions
258
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
258
Drinking and Driving
258
Pedals
258
Power Assistance
259
Brakes
259
Driving off
261
Parking
262
Tires
262
Hydroplaning
263
Tire Traction
264
Tire Speed Rating
264
Winter Driving Instructions
265
Standing Water
266
Passenger Compartment
267
Driving Abroad
267
Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
267
Catalytic Converter
268
Emission Control
268
Coolant Temperature
269
At the Gas Station
270
Refuelling
270
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
272
Engine Compartment
273
Hood
273
Engine Oil
275
Transmission Fluid Level
278
Oil Level in the ABC System
278
Coolant
279
Battery
280
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
281
Tires and Wheels
282
Important Guidelines
282
Tire Care and Maintenance
283
Direction of Rotation
285
Loading the Vehicle
285
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
292
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
294
Moextended System
301
Tire Labeling
301
Load Identification
305
DOT, Tire Identification Number
306
(Tin)
306
Maximum Tire Load
307
Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
309
Tire Ply Material
311
Tire and Loading Terminology
311
Rotating Tires
314
Winter Driving
316
Winter Tires
316
Block Heater (Canada Only)
317
Snow Chains
318
Maintenance
319
Maintenance Service Indicator Message
319
Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
320
Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
321
Vehicle Care
322
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
322
Practical Hints
332
What to Do if
333
Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
333
AIRBAG off Indicator Lamp
345
Multifunction Display
346
Where will I Find
384
First Aid Kit
384
Spare Wheel
384
Vehicle Tool Kit, Jack, and Spare Wheel
384
Locking/Unlocking in an Emergency
386
Unlocking the Vehicle
386
Locking the Vehicle
388
Manually
389
Replacing Smartkey Batteries
390
Smartkey
390
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
391
Replacing Bulbs
392
Bulbs
392
Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
395
Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
397
Replacing Wiper Blades
398
Removing Wiper Blades
398
Installing Wiper Blades
399
Flat Tire
400
Preparing the Vehicle
400
Sealing Tires with TIREFIT
400
Mounting the Spare Wheel
405
Moextended System
412
Vehicle Status Messages in the Batteries
414
Disconnecting the Batteries
416
Removing the Batteries
417
Charging and Reinstalling Vehicle Tool Kit, Jack, and Batteries
418
Charging and Reinstalling Batteries
418
Reconnecting the Batteries
419
Towing the Vehicle
422
Installing Towing Eye Bolt
424
Lowering the Load Assist Fuses
426
Main Fuse Box
426
Emergency Engine Shut-Down
427
Technical Data
428
Parts Service
429
Warranty Coverage
430
Loss of Service and Warranty
430
Information Booklet
430
Identification Labels
431
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
432
Sl 55 Amg
432
Sl 600, Sl 65 Amg
432
Engine
433
Rims and Tires
435
Same Size Tires
437
Mixed Size Tires
439
Moextended Tires
441
Spare Wheel
442
Electrical System
443
Main Dimensions
444
Weights
445
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
446
Capacities
446
Engine Oils
448
Engine Oil Additives
448
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
448
Brake Fluid
448
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
449
Fuel Requirements
449
Gasoline Additives
450
Coolants
451
Windshield and Headlamp Washer System
453
Technical Terms
454
Index
462
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Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 500 Specifications
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
2006 SL 500
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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