key MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2001 R129 Owner's Manual

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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 190
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................208
Adj usting steering c ol umn
Storing steering column
position in memory ............................................... 70
ADS indicator lamp ....................................................... 212
ADS warning lamp ......................................................... 212
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................279
Airbags .............................................................................. 60
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...................................... 213
SRS indicator lamp ...................................................206
Antenna ........................................................................... 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 190
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 42
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 180
Armrest ........................................................................... 127
Ashtrays .................................................................. 130, 131
Audio system
Anti-theft system ...................................................... 100
Button and soft key operation ................................. 101
Cassette mode ........................................................... 106CD changer ................................................................. 110
CD mode ..................................................................... 109
Operating and display elements ...............................99
Operating safety ..........................................................98
Operation ............................................................. 98, 102
Radio mode ................................................................ 104
Telephone operation ................................................. 113
Automatic climate control ..............................................90
Air distribution ............................................................95
Air recirculation ..........................................................96
Air volume .................................................................... 95
Basic setting - automatic mode ................................. 93
Defogging windows .....................................................94
Defrosting .....................................................................94
Display and controls ...................................................92
Dust filter .....................................................................97
Rear window defroster ............................................... 95
Residual engine heat utilization ...............................96
Automatic transmission ................................................ 168
Emergency operation ............................................... 174
Fluid level .................................................................. 222
Maneuvering ..............................................................172
Program mode selector switch ................................173
Selector lever positions ............................................ 169

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BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 58
Self-test ......................................................................... 58
Backrest ............................................................................. 48
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 188
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................207
Battery .............................................................................237
Charge indicator lamp .............................................. 211
Recycling ....................................................................238
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 188
Brake fluid ......................................................................279
Capacity ......................................................................277
Brake pad wear indicator lamp ....................................205
Brake warning lamp ......................................................205
CCatalytic converter ........................................................ 163
Central locking system ................................................... 29
Automatic central locking ......................................... 37
Central locking switch ............................................... 36
General notes ............................................................... 33
Locking and unlocking
with remote control ............................................... 30
Remote control ..................................................... 28, 29Remote control – changing batteries .................... 252
Vehicle keys .................................................................28
Changing wheels ............................................................231
Charge indicator lamp ................................................... 211
Check engine
malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 204
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 202
Checking engine oil level ............................................ 222
Checking engine oil level indicator .............................. 82
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 262
Clock .................................................................................. 79
Combination switch .........................................................86
Console storage compartments ....................................127
Consumer information ................................................. 283
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ..................................................... 154
Coolant
Adding coolant .......................................................... 225
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 282
Checking level .......................................................... 224
Coolants ......................................................................281
Low engine coolant level
warning lamp ....................................................... 209
Temperature gauge .....................................................78
Cruise control ................................................................. 184
Cup holder .............................................................. 128, 265

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IIdentification labels ....................................................... 271
Illuminated vanity mirror ............................................ 123
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ..............................................76, 204
Infant and Child Restraint Systems
SRS indicator lamp ...................................................206
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 68
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 156
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 74
Display illumination ................................................... 77
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 76
Instrument lamps ....................................................... 77
Malfunction and indicator lamps ...........................204
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 124
Interior central locking system ................................... 125
Integration with vehicle
central locking system ........................................ 126
Separate locking of
storage compartments ......................................... 126
Interior lamps ................................................................. 120
Interior lighting ............................................................. 120
JJump starting ................................................................. 239KKeys ....................................................................................28
Master key .................................................................... 28LLayout of poly-V-belt drive ........................................... 272
Leather upholstery ........................................................ 268
Level control system ...................................................... 196
Lighter ............................................................................. 131
Locking the vehicle ..........................................................30MMaintenance ................................................................... 155
Malfunction lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 204
Multicontour seats ........................................................... 49

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NNight security illumination ........................................... 85OOdometer display field .................................................... 82
On-board diagnostic system .........................................204
Opening the trunk ........................................................... 31
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 78PPanic button ...................................................................... 32
Parcel net in passenger footwell ................................. 128
Parking ............................................................................ 178
Parking brake ................................................................. 175
Brake warning lamp .................................................205
Passenger airbag indicator lamp ................................. 213
Power assistance ............................................................ 177
Power sunshade ............................................................. 122
Power windows ................................................................116
Express opening ........................................................117
Opening with key ........................................................ 41
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio and telephone ...................................................... 154
Rain sensor ....................................................................... 87
Raising soft top manually ............................................ 254
Reading lamps ................................................................ 120
Rear storage compartment ............................................129
Rear view mirrors ............................................................ 71
Exterior ......................................................................... 72
Inside ............................................................................ 71
Remote control .................................................................28
Changing batteries .................................................. 252
Synchronizing .......................................................... 253
Replacement keys
Obtaining replacement keys ..................................... 29
Replacing wiper blade .................................................. 258
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 156
Roll bar ............................................................................ 118
Roll bar warning lamp ................................................... 212