2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 SL55 AMG Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL 55 AMG. Owner’s Manual.

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Introduction.
Product information
Operator’s Manual.

Service and warranty information
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Maintenance.
Roadside Assistance.
Change of address or ownership Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada.

Where to find it
Symbols.
Operating safety.
Proper use of the vehicle
Problems with your vehicle
Reporting safety defects
Reporting safety defects.

At a glance
Cockpit.
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Upper part.
Lower part.
Overhead control panel.
Door control panel
Getting started
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKey
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*.
Adjusting.
Seats.
Steering wheel.
Mirrors.
Driving.
Fastening the seat belts
Starting the engine
Switching on headlamps
Turn signals and high beam.
Windshield wipers.
Problems while driving
Parking and locking.
Parking brake
Switching off headlamps.
Turning off engine with the key.
Turning off engine with
KEYLESS-GO*.
Emergency engine shut-down.

Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Airbags
Seat belts
Roll bar
Children in the vehicle.
Panic alarm.
Activating
Deactivating
Driving safety systems
ABS.
BAS.
ESP
SBC brake system.
Anti-theft systems.
Immobilizer
Anti-theft alarm system.
Tow-away alarm.
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking Keys KEYLESS-GO card*.
Opening the doors from the inside
Opening the trunk from the inside
Trunk lid emergency release.
Closing the trunk lid
Automatic central locking.
Locking and unlocking
from the inside
Seats
Lumbar support
Multicontour backrest*.
Moving the seats forward and
backward
Seat ventilation*.
Seat heater.
Memory function
Storing positions into memory Recalling positions from memory Storing parking position Lighting.
Exterior lamp switch.
Combination switch Hazard warning flasher.
Interior lighting.
Courtesy lighting.
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster illumination.
Coolant temperature gauge Trip odometer.
Tachometer.
Outside temperature indicator Control system.
Multifunction display Multifunction steering wheel
Menus.
Standard display menu.
AUDIO menu.
NAVI menu
Distronic* menu.
Malfunction memory menu.
Settings menu.
Trip computer menu.
TEL menu*
Automatic transmission
One-touch gearshifting.
Gear ranges
Gear selector lever position Program mode selector switch.
Accelerator position.
Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program SL
AMG.
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode).
Good visibility.
Rear view mirror.
Headlamp cleaning system.
Rear window defroster
Sun visors.
Automatic climate control
Setting the temperature.
Adjusting air volume.
Adjusting air distribution
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
Defrosting.
Air recirculation mode
Rear window defroster
Residual heat and ventilation
Deactivating the automatic climate control system
Air conditioning
Ventilated storage compartments
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
Retractable hardtop.
Opening and closing the retractable hardtop.
Driving systems
Cruise control.
Distronic*.
Active Body Control (ABC)
Parktronic system*.
Useful features.
Interior storage spaces.
Ashtray.
Cigarette lighter
Heated steering wheel* (Canada only–model SL )
Easy-Pack load assist in the trunk
Electrical outlet.
Telephone*.
Tele Aid.
Garage door opener
Operation
The first miles ( km)
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Power assistance.
Brakes.
Driving off
Parking
Tires
Hydroplaning.
Tire traction.
Tire speed rating Winter driving instructions.
Standing water
Passenger compartment.
Driving abroad.
Control and operation of radio transmitters.
Catalytic converter
Emission control
Coolant temperature.
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a
long trip.
Engine compartment.
Hood.
Engine oil.
Transmission fluid level.
Oil level in the ABC system Coolant Battery.
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system
Tires and wheels.
Important guidelines.
Life of tires
Direction of rotation
Checking tire inflation pressure.
Rotating wheels.
Winter driving
Winter tires
Block heater (Canada only).
Snow chains Maintenance.
Clearing the service indicator
Service term exceeded
Calling up the service indicator.
Resetting the service indicator
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle.
Practical hints
What to do if ….
Lamps in instrument cluster.
Messages in the display
Where will I find?
First aid kit
Vehicle tool kit
Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle Locking the vehicle.
Lowering the Easy Pack feature manually.
Changing batteries
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Replacing wiper blades.
Removing Installing.
Flat tire.
Preparing the vehicle Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit
Mounting the spare wheel.
Batteries.
Disconnecting the batteries Removing the batteries.
Charging and reinstalling
batteries.
Reconnecting the batteries.
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
Fuses
Main fuse box.

Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SL
SL
AMG.
Engine
Rims and tires
Same size tires.
Mixed size tires.
Spare wheel
Electrical system
Main dimensions Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities.
Engine oils
Engine oil additives.
Air conditioner refrigerant
Brake fluid
Premium unleaded gasoline
Fuel requirements.
Gasoline additives
Coolants.
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Consumer information.
Uniform tire quality grading
Technical terms.
Index.

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