trunk MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS 2002 Owner's Guide

287 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
DDisplay illumination ........................................................ 77
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door pockets ................................................................... 129
Doors .................................................................................. 34
Drinking and Driving .....................................................176
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .............................................176
Driving instructions .......................................................176
Block heater ............................................................... 183
Brakes ......................................................................... 177
Deep water ................................................................. 182
Pedals ...........................................................................176
Traveling abroad ....................................................... 183
Winter driving ........................................................... 182
Driving off ....................................................................... 178EEconomy ............................................................................ 93
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 192
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 156
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 59
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 40Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ........................................................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 164
Engine compartment .................................................... 220
Engine oil
Additives .................................................................... 279
Capacities .................................................................. 277
Checking level .......................................................... 222
Consumption ................................................................83
Engine oils ................................................................. 279
Low level warning lamp ........................................... 210
Engine oil level indicator ................................................82
Engine oil temperature gauge ........................................ 83
Entrance lamps in footwells,
exit lamps in doors ...................................................120
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................. 192
Control Switch ........................................................... 194
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 207
Synchronizing ........................................................... 193
Warning lamp ........................................................... 207
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................59
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 206
Exterior lamp switch .......................................................84
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 243
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 248
Bulb for high and low beam ................................... 245

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Information ................................................................ 160
Initiating an emergency call ................................... 158
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 159
Telephone, general ........................................................ 132
Telephones and two-way radio ..................................... 154
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 155
Tires
Driving instructions ................................................. 179
Inflation pressure .....................................................235
Replacement ..............................................................227
Speed rating ............................................................... 181
Traction ...................................................................... 180
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 43
Tow-away protection ........................................................ 43
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 241
Trip odometer ................................................................... 79
Trunk ................................................................................. 38
Trunk lamp .....................................................................260
Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 40
Trunk lid release switch ................................................. 39
UUnlocking the vehicle ...................................................... 30VVehicle jack ..................................................................... 218
Vehicle tools .................................................................... 217WWarranty coverage ........................................................ 270
What you should know
at the gas station ...................................................... 200
Wheels ............................................................................ 227
Changing ....................................................................231
Rotating ..................................................................... 228
Spare wheel ............................................................... 229
Tire replacement ...................................................... 227
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Wind screen ....................................................................148
Installation .................................................................148
Removal ...................................................................... 150
Setting up ................................................................... 150