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

2 Contents
Storing steering column
position in memory ..................... 70
Rear view mirrors ............................ 71
Inside rear view mirror ............... 71
Antiglare night position .............. 71
Exterior rear view mirrors .......... 72
Storing mirror positions in
memory .......................................... 73
Instrument cluster ........................... 74
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................... 76
Additional function indicator
lamps .............................................. 77
Instrument lamps ......................... 77
Display illumination .................... 77
Coolant temperature gauge ........ 78
Outside temperature
indicator ........................................ 78
Trip odometer ............................... 79
Clock .............................................. 79
Tachometer .................................... 79
Flexible service system (FSS) ........ 80
Engine oil level indicator in odometer
display field ................................. 82Fuel consumption gauge ................ 83
Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 83
Engine oil consumption ................. 83
Exterior lamp switch ....................... 84
Standing lamps ............................ 85
Night security illumination ....... 85
Combination switch ........................ 86
Blocked windshield wiper .......... 88
Windshield wiper smears .......... 88
Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio .................................. 88
Hazard warning flasher
switch ........................................... 89
Automatic climate control .............. 90
Display and controls ................... 92
Basic setting -
automatic mode ........................... 93
Economy ........................................ 93
Special settings ............................ 94
Audio and telephone, operation .... 98
Power windows ............................... 116
Express opening of
door windows .............................. 117Synchronizing
power windows ............................117
Roll bar .............................................118
Interior lighting ............................. 120
Interior lamps ............................. 120
Reading lamps ............................ 120
Entrance lamps in footwells,
exit lamps in doors .................... 120
Sunshade, manual ......................... 121
Power sunshade ............................. 122
Sun visors ....................................... 123
Illuminated vanity mirror ............ 123
Interior ............................................ 124
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

75 Instrument cluster
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp (yellow), see page 207
2Coolant temperature gauge, see page 78
3Fuel consumption gauge, see page 83
4Engine oil temperature gauge, see page 83
5Left turn signal indicator lamp (green),
see combination switch on page 86
6K nob for intensity of instrum ent l amps, see pa ge 77,
for resetting trip odometer, see page 79 and
for calling up FSS indicator, see page 80
7Speedometer8EPS warning lamp (yellow), see page 207
9Odometer display field, see page 82
10Main/trip odometer, see page 79
or FSS indicator, see page 80
or engine oil level indicator, see page 82
11Outside temperature indicator, see page 78
12Right turn signal indicator lamp (green),
see combination switch on page 86
13Tachometer, see page 79
14Knob for setting clock, see page 79
15Clock, see page 79

79 Instrument cluster
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trip odometer
To reset:
• Press adjusting knob (1) once (with key in steering
lock position 2).
• Press adjusting knob (1) twice (with key removed or
in steering lock position 0 or 1).Clock
Adjusting clock one minute ahead or back:
Pull out adjustment knob (2), briefly turn to the right
respectively left and release knob.
Adjusting clock more than one minute ahead or
back:
Pull out adjustment knob (2), turn to the right
respectively left and hold until the desired time is set.
Within the first 2 seconds, the minute hand advances
8 minutes and advances another 8 minutes every
additional second thereafter.
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive
engine speed.
Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious
engine damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted
if the engine is operated within the red marking.

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Operation
Switching on and off
Press the control knob .
The radio is switched off when the ignition key is turned
to position 0 or removed from the ignition. The radio is
switched on again when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 or 2.
Note:
The radio can also be switched on even if the ignition
key is not inserted, but will switch itself off
automatically after one hour to conserve vehicle battery
power.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the control knob - turning the knob clockwise will
increase the volume, counterclockwise will decrease the
volume.Audio functions
The AUD key is used to select the BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE functions. Settings for bass and treble are
stored separately for the radio, cassette and CD modes.
Tone level settings are identified by the vertical bars.
The center (flat) setting is shown by one longer bar in
the center of the display.
Bass
Press the AUD key repeatedly
until “BASS” appears in the
display.
Treble
Press the AUD key repeatedly
until “TREBLE” appears in the
display.
Press the “+” key to increase
or the “-” key to decrease the level.

165 Steering lock
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0The key can be withdrawn in this position only. The
steering is locked when the electronic key is
removed from the steering lock. If necessary, move
steering wheel slightly to allow the locking
mechanism to engage.
The key can be removed only with your foot off the
brake pedal and the selector level in position “P”.
After removing the key or with the key in steering
lock position 0, the selector lever is locked in
position “P”.1Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow
the key to be turned clockwise to position 1.)
Most electrical consumers can be operated. For
detailed information see respective subjects.
2Driving position.
3Starting position.
See page 167 for instructions on starting and stopping
the engine.
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Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause serious personal
injury.

167 Starting and turning off the enging
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Before starting
Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector
lever is in position “P” or “N”. Turn key in steering lock
to position 2.
Starting
Do not depress accelerator. Briefly turn key in steering
lock clockwise to the stop and release. The starter will
engage until the engine is running.
If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops,
turn key completely to the left and repeat starting the
engine.
After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system
checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.Important!
Due to the installed starter nonrepeat feature, the key
must be turned completely to the left before attempting
to start the engine again.
In areas where temperatures frequently drop below
-4°F (-20°C) we recommend that an engine block heater
be installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
advise you on this subject.
Turning off
Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The key can only be removed with your foot off the
brake pedal and the selector lever in position “P”.

238 Battery
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Important!
Do not close a door with the windows fully closed while
the power supply is interrupted (battery disconnected or
empty).
Doing so could damage the window frame.
Note:
After reconnecting the battery also set the clock,
resynchronize the express feature of the power
windows, the electronic stability program (ESP) and the
adaptive damping System (ADS).
See page 79 for setting clock, page 41 for power
windows, page 193 for ESP and page 199 for ADS. Battery Recycling
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.

245 Exterior lamps
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Squeeze latches (4) and remove cover (3) upwards. Pull
off electrical connector (6). Turn clamping ring (7)
counterclockwise and pull out bulb together with
clamping ring. Remove bulb.
Insert new bulb (flat side facing up), mount clamping
ring (7) (with tab facing down) and turn clockwise. Push
electrical connector on securely.Turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamp (2357 NA (28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp) (bulb)
Open hood.
Turn bulb socket (5) with bulb counterclockwise and
pull out. Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise
and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist clockwise.

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Adjusting headlamp aim
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1
through 7. Please note:
• Adjustments to low beam simultaneously aim the
high beam.
• Vehicle should have a normal trunk load.
• Vertical aim adjustments change horizontal aim.1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft.
(7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall. The
centerline of the vehicle must be at a 90° angle to
the test screen.
2. (Low beams on):
Using a carpenter’s level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (8) on the test screen using the vertex of
the angle formed in each beam image. As a check,
the distance between centerlines should be
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5/8 inches (1260 mm). If the distance does not
check, have the system verified by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
3. Open hood.
4. Vertical headlamp aim (Low beams on):
Turn adjusting screw (2) (counterclockwise to adjust
headlamp downward, clockwise upward) until
bubble in the level (6) is centered on the “0” mark.
Graduations: 0.18° pitch.

249 Exterior lamps
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 5. Horizontal headlamp aim (Low beams on):
Turn adjusting screw (1) (Right front headlamp:
counterclockwise to adjust to the left, clockwise to
the right; left front headlamp: counterclockwise to
adjust to the right, clockwise to the left.) until the
headlamps (low beam) illuminate the test screen as
shown. The vertex of the angle formed in each beam
image should align with the vertical centerline (8) of
each lamp. The left and right headlamps must be
adjusted individually.6. This indicator (7) in the sight glass should align
with the “0” mark after any horizontal adjustment.
If it does not, depress latch (5) and remove access
cover (4) from the headlamp (left side only). Insert
and turn screwdriver on adjuster (3) until scale (7)
is centered on the “0” mark.
Graduations: 0.38° pitch.
7. Reinstall access cover (4).
Note:
If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp
adjustment, have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.