Mercedes-Benz 2000 SL 500 Automobile User Manual


 
3Contents
Storage compartment
(eyeglasses compartment)
in the dashboard .......................124
Interior central
locking system ............................125
Integration with vehicle
central locking system ..............126
Separate locking of storage
compartments .............................126
Armrest ...........................................127
Console storage
compartments ............................127
Cup holder ......................................128
Parcel net in
passenger footwell ....................128
Door pockets ...................................129
Rear storage compartment ...........129
Ashtray with lighter ......................130
Lighter ............................................. 131
Telephone, general ........................132
Garage door opener .......................133
Hardtop or panorama roof ............137
Removing hardtop ......................137
Attaching hardtop ......................140
Soft top ............................................ 143
Lowering soft top ....................... 144
Raising soft top .......................... 145
Wind screen ................................... 148
Antenna ...........................................151
Driving
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................................153
Radio, telephone and
two-way radio ..............................153
Telephones and
two-way radio ..............................153
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ..................................154
Maintenance ...................................154
Tele Aid ............................................155
Catalytic converter .........................163
Emission control .............................164
Steering lock ...................................165
Starting and turning off
the engine ...................................167
Before starting .............................167
Starting .........................................167
Turning off ..................................167
Automatic transmission ...............168
Driving .........................................168
Accelerator Position ...................169
Selector lever positions .............169
Maneuvering ...............................172
Stopping .......................................172
Program mode
selector switch ............................173
Emergency Operation ................174
Parking brake .................................175
Driving instructions ...................... 176
Drive sensibly - Save fuel .......... 176
Drinking and driving ................. 176
Pedals ........................................... 176
Power assistance ........................177
Brakes ..........................................177
Driving off ...................................178
Parking ........................................178
Tires .............................................179
Aquaplaning ...............................180
Tire traction ................................180
Tire speed rating ........................ 181
Snow chains ................................ 181