Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
ț An ignition cable may be damaged.
ț The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
ț Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
̈ Give very little gas.
̈ Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
!
If anything blocks the windshield wiper
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off im-
mediately.
ț For safety reasons,
ț turn off the engine by turning
the SmartKey to position 0 and
withdraw the SmartKey from
the starter switch
or
ț turn off the engine by pressing
the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button and open the driver’s
door (with the driver’s door
open, the starter switch is in po-
sition 0, same as with the
SmartKey removed from the
starter switch)
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
ț Remove blockage.
ț Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position I,
ț set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed
ț have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center