dimensions MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS 2002 Owners Manual

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Technical data Spare parts service ........................270
Warranty coverage .........................270
Identification labels ....................... 271
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............272
Engine ..............................................273
Rims - Tires ..................................... 274
Weights ............................................ 276
Main Dimensions ........................... 276
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities ...................................277
Engine oils ......................................279
Engine oil additives .......................279
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........279
Brake fluid ......................................279
Premium unleaded gasoline ........280
Fuel requirements .........................280
Gasoline additives ......................... 281
Coolants ........................................... 281
Consumer information ..................283
Index Index ............................................... 285

227 Tires, Wheels
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Replace rims or tires with the same designation,
manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information on tested and recommended rims and tires
for summer and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and purchase.Tire replacement
Front and rear tires should be replaced in sets.
Furthermore - in the event of tire replacement - the
spare wheel (except Sport Package version), if possible,
should be used on the rear axle. Rims and tires must be
of the correct size and type. For dimensions, see
page 274.
We recommend that you break in new tires for approx.
60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed.
It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be
fastened to a tightening torque of 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm)
whenever wheels are mounted.
For rim and tire specifications, see page 274.

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Spare Wheel
(with Sport Package)
The spare wheel rim size is 8
1/4 J x 17 H2 with tire size
245/45 R 17 95W.
In the case of a f lat tire or breakdown, you may
temporarily use the spare wheel.
Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow
on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward
movement. If the arrow on tire sidewall does not point
in direction of vehicle forward movement when using
the spare wheel, observe the following restrictions:
• Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat
tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
• Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare
wheel mounted.
For additional information, refer to page 274.
Wa r n i n g !
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) may
cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and
possible injuries. The dimensions of the spare wheel are different
from those of road wheels. As a result, the vehicle
handling characteristics change when driving with
a mounted spare wheel.The spare wheel should only be used temporarily,
and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly
as possible.

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A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation
pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended
tires as well as for the varying operating conditions.
Important!
Tire pressure changes by approx. 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per
18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in
mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage -
especially in the winter.
Example:
If garage temperature = approx. +68°F (+20°C) and
ambient temperature = approx. +32°F (0°C) then the
adjusted air pressure = specified air pressure +3psi
(+0.2 bar).
Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values
offering high driving comfort. Increased inflation
pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling
characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly
permissible. The ride of the vehicle, however, will
become somewhat harder.
Tire temperature and pressure increase with the vehicle
speed. Tire pressure should therefore only be checked
and corrected on cold tires. Correct tire pressure in
Wa r n i n g !
Do not drive the vehicle while the wheel change
switch is activated since the vehicle suspension
will not function properly.Wa r n i n g !
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) may
cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and
possible injuries. Vehicles with Sport Package:
The dimensions of the spare wheel are different
from those of road wheels. As a result, the vehicle
handling characteristics change when driving with
a mounted spare wheel.The spare wheel should only be used temporarily,
and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly
as possible.

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Technical data Spare parts service ........................270
Warranty coverage .........................270
Identification labels ....................... 271
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............272
Engine ..............................................273
Rims - Tires ..................................... 274
Weights ............................................ 276
Main Dimensions ........................... 276Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities ................................... 277
Engine oils ...................................... 279
Engine oil additives ...................... 279
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 279
Brake fluid ...................................... 279
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 280
Fuel requirements ........................ 280
Gasoline additives ......................... 281
Coolants .......................................... 281
Consumer information ................. 283

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Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SL 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4SL 500: Coolant pump
SL 600: FanSL 600
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
8Air pump
9Coolant pump
For dimensions of the poly-V-belts, see page 273.

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Electrical system Weights
(see certification tag)
Main dimensions Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A
Battery 12V/100 Ah
Starter motor
SL 500:
SL 600:12 V / 1. 7 k W
12V/2.2 kW
Spark plugs
SL 500:
SL 600:
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Hardtop load max. 66 lb (30 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Overall vehicle length 177.1 in (4499 mm)
O ve r a l l v e h i c l e w i d t h 71.3 in ( 1812 m m )
Overall height 51.3 in (1303 mm)
Wheel base 99.0 in (2515 mm)
Track, front 60.4 in (1535 mm)
Track, rear 60.0 in (1523 mm)

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SSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................................................... 67
Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................. 53
Seat belts ........................................................................... 52
Fastening ...................................................................... 54
Unfastening .................................................................. 56
Warning lamp ............................................................206
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................................................... 52
Seats ................................................................................... 44
Seat heater ................................................................... 50
Snow chains .................................................................... 181
Soft top ............................................................................ 143
Lowering ..................................................................... 144
Raising ........................................................................ 145
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 156
Spare parts service ........................................................270
Spare wheel ....................................................................229
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 59
Indicator lamp ...........................................................206
Start lock-out .................................................................... 33
Malfunction lamp ........................................................ 77Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 167
Steering column
Adjusting ......................................................................70
Steering lock ................................................................... 165
Storage compartment
(eyeglasses compartment)
in the dashboard .......................................................124
Stowing things in the vehicle ...................................... 216
Sun visors ........................................................................123
Sunshade, electrical ...................................................... 122
Sunshade, manual ......................................................... 121
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................59
Synchronizing power windows .................................... 117
TTachometer ........................................................................79
Taillamp assemblies ..................................................... 250
Technical ........................................................................ 273
Technical data ................................................................ 273
Electrical system ....................................................... 276
Main dimensions ...................................................... 276
Rims – Tires ...............................................................274
Weights ....................................................................... 276
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 156