Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 600 User manual

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SL-Class Operator’s Manual

SL 500

SL 55 AMG

SL 600

Our company and staff congratulate you

on the purchase of your new

Mercedes-Benz.

Your selection of our product is a demon-

stration of your trust in our company

name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de-

sire to own an automobile that will be as

easy as possible to operate and provide

years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef-

forts of many skilled engineers and crafts-

men. To help assure your driving pleasure,

and also the safety of you and your passen-

gers, we ask you to make a small invest-

ment of time:

앫 Please read this manual carefully, then

return it to your vehicle where it will be

handy for your reference.

앫 Please follow the recommendations

contained in this manual. They are de-

signed to acquaint you with the opera-

tion of your Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

and cautions contained in this manual.

They are designed to help improve the

safety of the vehicle operator and oc-

cupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles

of safe, pleasurable driving.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction .......................................... 9

Product information................................ 9

Operator’s Manual ............................... 10

Service and warranty information .. 10

Important notice for California

retail buyers and lessees of

Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11

Maintenance .................................. 12

Roadside Assistance ...................... 12

Change of address or ownership.... 12

Operating your vehicle outside

the USA or Canada......................... 13

Where to find it.................................... 14

Symbols............................................... 15

Operating safety .................................. 16

Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16

Problems with your vehicle.................. 17

Reporting safety defects...................... 18

Reporting safety defects ................ 18

At a glance .......................................... 19

Cockpit................................................. 20

Instrument cluster ................................ 22

Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24

Center console ..................................... 25

Upper part ...................................... 25

Lower part ...................................... 26

Overhead control panel ........................ 27

Door control panel................................ 28

Getting started................................... 29

Unlocking ............................................. 30

Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32

Adjusting .............................................. 34

Seats .............................................. 34

Steering wheel................................ 37

Mirrors............................................ 38

Driving.................................................. 40

Fastening the seat belts ................. 40

Starting the engine ......................... 43

Switching on headlamps................. 46

Turn signals and high beam ............ 47

Windshield wipers........................... 47

Problems while driving.................... 49

Parking and locking.............................. 51

Parking brake ................................. 52

Switching off headlamps................. 52

Turning off the engine..................... 53

Emergency engine shut-down......... 55

Contents

Safety and Security ........................... 57

Occupant safety................................... 58

Airbags ........................................... 59

Seat belts ....................................... 65

Roll bar........................................... 69

Children in the vehicle.................... 70

Panic alarm .......................................... 74

Activating ....................................... 74

Deactivating ................................... 74

Driving safety systems......................... 75

ABS ................................................ 76

BAS ................................................ 77

ESP................................................. 78

SBC brake system .......................... 81

Anti-theft systems................................ 84

Immobilizer..................................... 84

Anti-theft alarm system.................. 85

Tow-away alarm ............................. 86

Controls in detail............................... 89

Locking and unlocking......................... 90

SmartKey ....................................... 90

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 93

Opening the doors from the

inside ............................................. 99

Opening the trunk .......................... 99

Closing the trunk lid..................... 102

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 102

Separately locking the trunk ........ 103

Automatic central locking ............ 105

Locking and unlocking from

the inside ..................................... 105

Seats ................................................. 107

Easy-entry/exit feature ............... 107

Moving the seats forward and

backward ..................................... 108

Lumbar support............................ 108

Multicontour backrest*

(standard on SL 600 and

SL 55 AMG).................................. 109

Seat heating................................. 110

Seat ventilation*

(standard on SL 600) ................... 112

Memory function ............................... 114

Storing positions into memory..... 115

Recalling positions from memory. 115

Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position ........................... 115

Lighting ............................................. 117

Exterior lamp switch .................... 117

Combination switch ..................... 120

Hazard warning flasher ................ 121

Interior lighting ............................ 122

Courtesy lighting.......................... 123

Instrument cluster ............................. 124

Instrument cluster illumination .... 124

Coolant temperature gauge ......... 124

Trip odometer .............................. 125

Tachometer.................................. 125

Outside temperature indicator..... 126

Contents

Control system .................................. 127

Multifunction display.................... 127

Multifunction steering wheel........ 128

Menus .......................................... 130

Standard display menu ................ 132

AUDIO menu ................................ 132

NAVI menu................................... 134

Distronic* menu........................... 135

Malfunction memory menu .......... 136

Settings menu.............................. 137

Trip computer menu..................... 150

TEL menu* ................................... 152

Automatic transmission..................... 155

One-touch gearshifting................. 156

Gear ranges ................................. 157

Gear selector lever position ......... 158

Steering wheel gearshift control

(Speedshift) SL 55 AMG............... 160

Program mode selector switch..... 161

Accelerator position..................... 162

Manual shift program SL 55 AMG 163

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 165

Good visibility..................................... 166

Rear view mirrors.......................... 166

Windshield wipers......................... 168

Headlamp cleaning system ........... 168

Rear window defroster.................. 169

Sun visors ..................................... 169

Automatic climate control .................. 170

Setting the temperature................ 172

Adjusting air volume ..................... 173

Adjusting air distribution............... 174

Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 174

Defrosting ..................................... 175

Air recirculation mode .................. 175

Rear window defroster.................. 177

Residual heat and ventilation........ 178

Deactivating the automatic

climate control system ................. 179

Air conditioning............................. 179

Ventilated storage compartments. 180

Power windows .................................. 181

Opening and closing the windows. 181

Synchronizing power windows ...... 183

Retractable hardtop ........................... 184

Opening and closing the

retractable hardtop....................... 184

Driving systems.................................. 193

Cruise control ............................... 193

Distronic* ..................................... 196

Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 207

Parktronic* (Parking assist).......... 210

Useful features................................... 214

Storage compartments................. 214

Ashtray ......................................... 219

Cigarette lighter............................ 219

Heated steering wheel*

(SL 500, SL 600)........................... 220

Load assist in the trunk ................ 221

Electrical outlet............................. 222

Telephone* ................................... 222

Tele Aid......................................... 223

Garage door opener...................... 231

Contents

Operation ......................................... 237

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 238

Driving instructions............................ 239

Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 239

Drinking and driving ..................... 239

Pedals .......................................... 239

Power assistance ......................... 240

Brakes .......................................... 240

Driving off..................................... 242

Parking ......................................... 242

Tires ............................................. 243

Hydroplaning ................................ 243

Tire traction.................................. 244

Tire speed rating .......................... 244

Winter driving instructions ........... 245

Standing water ............................. 246

Passenger compartment .............. 246

Driving abroad.............................. 246

Control and operation of radio

transmitters ................................. 247

Catalytic converter....................... 247

Emission control .......................... 248

Coolant temperature .................... 249

At the gas station .............................. 250

Refuelling ..................................... 250

Check regularly and before

a long trip..................................... 252

Engine compartment ......................... 253

Hood ............................................ 253

Engine oil ..................................... 255

Transmission fluid level................ 258

Oil level in the ABC system .......... 258

Coolant ........................................ 258

Battery ......................................... 260

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system........... 261

Tires and wheels................................ 262

Important guidelines .................... 262

Life of tires................................... 263

Direction of rotation..................... 263

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 263

Rotating wheels ........................... 267

Winter driving .................................... 268

Winter tires .................................. 268

Block heater (Canada only) .......... 269

Snow chains................................. 269

Maintenance...................................... 271

Clearing the service indicator ...... 271

Service term exceeded ................ 272

Calling up the service indicator.... 272

Resetting the service indicator .... 272

Vehicle care....................................... 274

Cleaning and care of the vehicle.. 274

Contents

Practical hints ................................. 281

What to do if … .................................. 282

Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 282

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ......... 290

Messages in the display............... 291

Where will I find ...? ........................... 323

First aid kit ................................... 323

Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare

wheel ........................................... 323

Locking/unlocking in an emergency . 325

Unlocking the vehicle................... 325

Locking the vehicle ...................... 327

Lowering the load assist manually 327

Replacing batteries in the

SmartKey/SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 328

Replacing bulbs ................................. 331

Bulbs ............................................ 331

Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 334

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 335

Replacing wiper blades....................... 337

Removing wiper blades ................. 337

Installing wiper blades .................. 338

Flat tire............................................... 339

Preparing the vehicle .................... 339

Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1...... 340

Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 2...... 345

Mounting the spare wheel ............ 350

Batteries............................................. 358

Disconnecting the batteries.......... 360

Removing the batteries................. 361

Charging and reinstalling

batteries ....................................... 361

Reconnecting the batteries........... 361

Jump starting...................................... 363

Towing the vehicle.............................. 365

Installing towing eye bolt .............. 368

Fuses.................................................. 369

Main fuse box ............................... 369

Technical data .................................. 371

Spare parts service ............................ 372

Warranty coverage ............................. 373

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet ...................... 373

Identification labels ............................ 374

Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 375

SL 500 .......................................... 375

SL 55 AMG ................................... 375

SL 600 .......................................... 375

Engine ................................................ 376

Rims and tires .................................... 378

Same size tires ............................. 379

Mixed size tires............................. 380

Spare wheel.................................. 382

Electrical system ................................ 383

Main dimensions ................................ 384

Weights .............................................. 385

Contents

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 386

Capacities .................................... 386

Engine oils.................................... 388

Engine oil additives ...................... 388

Air conditioner refrigerant ............ 388

Brake fluid.................................... 389

Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 389

Fuel requirements ........................ 389

Gasoline additives ........................ 390

Coolants....................................... 391

Windshield and headlamp

washer system ............................. 393

Consumer information ....................... 394

Uniform tire quality grading.......... 394

Technical terms............................... 397

Index................................................. 403

9

Product information

왔

Introduction

Product information

Please observe the following in your own

best interest:

We recommend using genuine

Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion

parts and accessories explicitly approved

by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine

their reliability, safety and special suitabili-

ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for

other products and therefore cannot be

held responsible for them, even if in indi-

vidual cases an official approval or authori-

zation by governmental or other agencies

should exist. Use of such parts and acces-

sories could adversely affect the safety,

performance or reliability of your vehicle.

Please do not use them.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as

conversion parts and accessories ap-

proved by us are available at your autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will

receive comprehensive information, also

on permissible technical modifications,

and where proper installation will be per-

formed.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

왔 Operator’s Manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great

deal of useful information. We urge you to

read it carefully and familiarize yourself

with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life

of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in-

structions and warnings contained in this

manual. Ignoring them could result in dam-

age to the vehicle or personal injury to you

or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail-

ure to follow instructions is not covered by

the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the

equipment described in this manual.

Therefore, you may find explanations for

optional equipment not installed in your

vehicle. If you have any questions about

the operation of any equipment, your au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be

glad to demonstrate the proper proce-

dures.

We continuously strive to improve our

product, and ask for your understanding

that we reserve the right to make changes

in design and equipment. Therefore, infor-

mation, illustrations, and descriptions in

this Operator’s Manual might differ from

your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in

this manual, including operating instruc-

tions wherever necessary. Since they are

special-order items, the descriptions and

illustrations herein may vary slightly from

the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are

not shown or described in this Operator’s

Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center will be glad to inform you of correct

care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service Book-

let are important documents and should be

kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information

Booklet contains detailed information

about the warranties covering your

Mercedes-Benz, including:

앫 New Car Limited Warranty,

앫 Emission System Warranty,

앫 Emission Performance Warranty,

앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System

Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont only),

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws).

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Important notice for California

retail buyers and lessees of

Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to

a replacement of your vehicle or a refund

of the purchase price or lease price, if

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au-

thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix

one or more substantial defects or mal-

functions in the vehicle that are covered by

its express warranty after a reasonable

number of repair attempts. During the pe-

riod of 18 months from original delivery of

the vehicle or the accumulation of

18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the

odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs

first, a reasonable number of repair at-

tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or

lessee if one or more of the following oc-

curs:

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

function results in a condition that is

likely to cause death or serious bodily

injury if the vehicle is driven, that de-

fect or malfunction has been subject to

repair two or more times, and you have

directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,

LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

function of a less serious nature than

category (1) has been subject to repair

four or more times and you have direct-

ly notified us in writing of the need for

its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

of repair of the same or different sub-

stantial defects or malfunctions for a

cumulative total of more than

30 calender days. Written notification

should be sent to us, not a dealer, at

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer

Assistance Center, One Mercedes

Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

The Service Booklet describes all the nec-

essary maintenance work which should be

performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service Booklet with you

when you take the vehicle to your autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

The service advisor will record each ser-

vice in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance

Program provides factory trained technical

help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to

the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)

1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz

Customer Assistance Representatives

24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For additional information refer to the

Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-

gram brochure in your glove box.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to

send in the “Change of Address Notice”

found in the Service and Warranty Informa-

tion Booklet, or simply call the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center (in the USA) at

1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser-

vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in

your own interest that we can contact you

should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all

literature with the vehicle to make it avail-

able to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to

send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used

Car” found in the Service and Warranty In-

formation Booklet, or call the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-

ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,

or Customer Service (in Canada) at

1-800-387-0100.

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Operator’s Manual

Operating your vehicle outside the USA

or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-

eign countries, please be aware that:

앫 Service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-

alytic converters may not be available;

the use of leaded fuels will damage the

catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-

er octane rating, and improper fuel can

cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail-

able for delivery in Europe under our Euro-

pean Delivery Program. For details, consult

an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or

write to:

In the USA:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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Introduction

Where to find it

왔 Where to find it

This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-

vide comprehensive support information

for you, the vehicle operator. For you to

find information quickly each section has

its own reference color:

At a glance

Here you will find an overview of all the

controls that can be operated from the

driver’s seat.

Getting started

Here you will find all the information you

need for your first drive. You should read

this section first if this is your first

Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent-

ing or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security

Here you will find descriptions of the safety

features in your vehicle.

Controls in detail

Here you will find detailed information

about the equipment installed on your ve-

hicle. This section expands on the “Getting

started” section and also describes techni-

cal innovations. If you are already familiar

with the basic functions of your vehicle,

this section will be of particular interest to

you.

Operation

Here you will find all the information you

need for the proper operation of your vehi-

cle.

Practical hints

This section provides fast assistance for

dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data

All important technical data for your vehi-

cle can be found in this section.

Indexes

The glossary provides explanations of the

most important technical terms.

The table of contents and the index are de-

signed to help you find information quickly

and easily.

The following publications are part of your

vehicle documentation:

앫 this Operator’s Manual

앫 the Service Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be

provided as required depending on the

equipment options installed in your vehi-

cle.

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Introduction

Symbols

왔 Symbols

The following symbols are found in this

Operator’s Manual:

* Optional equipment is identified

with an asterisk. Since standard

equipment varies between models,

the descriptions and illustrations in

this manual may differ slightly from

the actual equipment of your vehi-

cle.

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing

in succession indicates a multiple-step

procedure.

컄 Page This symbol tells you where to

look for further information on a

topic.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

an interrupted procedure which

will be continued on the next

page.

-> In the glossary of technical

terms, this symbol is used to in-

dicate cross-references to term

definitions.

Display

Words appearing in the multi-

function display are printed in

the type shown here.

Warning! G

Warning notices draw your attention to haz-

ards that may endanger your health or life,

or the health or life of others.

!

Highlights hazards that may result in

damage to your vehicle.

i

Helpful hints or further information you

may find useful.

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Introduction

Operating safety

왔 Operating safety

Proper use of the vehicle

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you

are familiar with the following information

and rules:

앫 the safety precautions in this manual

앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations

앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning! G

Work improperly carried out on electronic

components and associated software could

cause them to cease functioning. Because

the vehicle’s electronic components are in-

terconnected, any modifications made may

produce an undesired effect on other sys-

tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri-

ously impair the operating safety of your

vehicle.

See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

for repairs or modifications to electronic

components.

Other improper work or modifications on the

vehicle could also have a negative impact on

the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the

engine is running. You should therefore nev-

er turn off the engine while driving.

Warning! G

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody

or tires/wheels, for example when running

over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,

may cause serious damage and impair the

operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a

sudden significant vibration or ride distur-

bance, or you suspect that damage to your

vehicle has occurred, you should turn on

your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow

down, and drive with caution to an area

which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and

tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve-

hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the

nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

or other qualified maintenance or repair fa-

cility for further inspection or repairs.

Warning G

Various warning labels are attached to your

vehicle. These warning labels are intended

to make you and others aware of various

risks. You should not remove any of these

warning labels unless explicitly instructed to

do so by information on the label itself. Re-

moval of any of these labels may cause you

and others to be unaware of certain risks

which may result in an accident and/or per-

sonal injury.

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Problems with your vehicle

왔 Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to

immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is

not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us

at one of the following addresses:

In the USA:

Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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Reporting safety defects

왔 Reporting safety defects

For the USA only:

The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the

“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform

the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it

may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,

or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or

write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve-

hicle safety from the Hotline.

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At a glance

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

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