fuses MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 2005 R230 Owner's Manual

Contents
Practical hints................................. 323
What to do if … .................................. 324
Lamps in the instrument cluster .. 324
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ......... 334
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 335
Where will I find ...? ........................... 372
First aid kit ................................... 372
Vehicle tool kit, jack, and
spare wheel.................................. 372
Locking/unlocking in an emergency . 374
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 374
Locking the vehicle ...................... 376
Lowering the load assist manually 376
Replacing batteries in the
SmartKey/SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 377
Replacing bulbs ................................. 380
Bulbs ............................................ 380
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 383
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 385Replacing wiper blades....................... 386
Removing wiper blades ................. 386
Installing wiper blades .................. 387
Flat tire ............................................... 388
Preparing the vehicle .................... 388
Sealing tires with TIREFIT.............. 388
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 393
Batteries ............................................. 401
Disconnecting the batteries .......... 403
Removing the batteries ................. 404
Charging and reinstalling
batteries ....................................... 404
Reconnecting the batteries ........... 405
Jump starting ...................................... 406
Towing the vehicle .............................. 408
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 411
Fuses .................................................. 412
Main fuse box ............................... 412
Technical data.................................. 415
Parts service ...................................... 416
Warranty coverage ............................. 417
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 417
Identification labels ............................ 418
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 419
SL 500 .......................................... 419
SL 55 AMG ................................... 419
SL 600, SL 65 AMG ...................... 419
Engine ................................................ 420
Rims and tires .................................... 422
Same size tires ............................. 423
Mixed size tires ............................. 425
Spare wheel .................................. 427
Electrical system ................................ 428
Main dimensions ................................ 429
Weights .............................................. 430

60 Getting startedParking and locking1Lock button on the door handle

After exiting the vehicle, press lock
button1 on the door handle or the
lock button on the trunk lid
(page 104).
All turn signal lamps flash three times.
The locking knobs on the doors move
down. The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 94).
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine cannot be turned off as de-
scribed, you may use the following backup
procedure.
Open the main fuse box (
page 412).

Pull out the two fuses labeled “ENGINE
EMERGENCY STOP”.
Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

323 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Batteries
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

372 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in storage com-
partment under the passenger seat.
1Handle
2Lid
Pull handle 1 up.

Fold lid 2 down.
You can now remove the first-aid kit.
Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel
The vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel
are stored in the space underneath the
trunk floor.
Lift up the trunk floor cover.
You can now remove the tools and ac-
cessories.
The vehicle tool kit includes

One pair of universal pliers


Two open-end wrenches


One hex-socket wrench


One interchangeable slot/Phillips
screwdriver


One towing eye bolt


One alignment bolt


One fuse extractor


One fuse chart for the main fuse
box


Spare fuses
The jack is exclusively designed for lifting
the vehicle during a wheel change. Always
lower the vehicle on sufficient capacity
jack stands before working under the vehi-
cle.
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.

412 Practical hintsFusesThe fuses in your vehicle serve to interrupt
the power supply to electrical device that
are malfunctioning. This helps to prevent
damage to other vehicle electronics.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses. They are located in the trunk
with the vehicle tool kit (
page 372).


Fuse chart
The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca-
tion and fuse amperages.


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor
Main fuse box
The main fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side in front
of the bulkhead (wall separating the engine
and passenger compartment).
1Main fuse box cover
2Unlocking
3Locking
Warning
G
Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Otherwise, a short circuit could
result and cause a fire.
!Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Otherwise, electrical parts or compo-
nents could be damaged.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

413 Practical hintsFuses
Opening
Open the hood (
page 270).

Move slide to position 2 and lift
cover1.
Closing

Hook cover 1 onto tabs and close it.

Move slide to position 3.!The fuse box cover must be properly
positioned with the slide at the ‹
symbol to prevent moisture or dirt from
entering the fuse box and possibly im-
pairing fuse operation.

453 Index
Fuel filler flap 267
Locking 267
Opening 267
Unlocking 267
Fuel requirements 434
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 357
Fuel tank
Filler flap 267
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities 431
Functions (control system) 136
Fuse chart 412
Fuse chart see Vehicle tool kit
Fuses 412
Fuse chart 412
Fuse extractor 412
Main fuse box 412
Spare fuses 412G
Garage door opener 31, 246
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 305
Gear range
Automatic transmission 167
Indicator 27
Limiting 167
Shifting into optimal 166
Gear range limit
Canceling 166
Gear selector lever 30, 164
Cleaning 320
Lock 48, 443
Position (Automatic
transmission) 164, 168
Glove box 23, 228
GPS 441
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 305
GVWR 306H
Hands-free microphone 31
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 320
Hardtop open/close control 30
Hardtop see Retractable hardtop
Hardtop switch 197
Hazard warning flasher 128
Hazard warning flasher switch 29
Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic mode 124
Headlamp cleaning system 178, 278
Manual mode 124
Refilling washer fluid 278
Headliner
Cleaning 320
Head-thorax airbag 76, 441
Heated steering wheel* 234

459 Index
Power train 442
Power window
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 195
Power windows 193
Side windows 193
Synchronizing 195
Problems while driving 55
Production options weight 306
Program mode selector switch 443
Automatic transmission 30, 170
PSI 306
PULSE function (Massage function) 116
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 163
R
Radio
Satellite* 140
Select station 140Radio transmitters
Control and operation 264
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 161
Reading lamp 31
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear luggage compartment 232
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 178, 189
Recommended inflation pressure 306
Redial memory 163
Refuelling 267
Regular checks 269
Regular driving style 220
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 385
Brake lamp bulbs 381
Bulbs 380
Front lamp bulbs 383
Front turn signal bulbs 383
Fuses 412High beam bulbs 383
License plate lamp bulbs 385
Low beam bulbs 383
Rear fog lamp bulb 385
Rear lamp bulbs 381, 385
Rear turn signal bulbs 385
Wiper blades 386
Reset button 25
Resetting
All functions (control system) 145
Fuel consumption statistics 160
Maintenance service indicator
(FSS) 314
Trip odometer 132
Residual heat utilization 190
Restraint systems 62
Airbags 62
Child seat recognition 62
Child seats 62
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62, 72
Seat belts 62, 69

462 IndexSide windows
Automatic closing 195
Automatic opening 194
Closing 193, 194
Closing fully 195
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 195
Express-close 195
Express-open 194
Opening 193, 194
Opening fully 194
Stopping 195
Synchronizing power windows 195
Sidewall 306
SmartKey 94
Changing the batteries 377
Checking the batteries 97
Closing retractable hardtop 201
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96, 97
Global unlocking 96
Messages in display 357
Opening retractable hardtop 200Positions in starter switch 36
Reprogramming 96
Restoring factory settings 97, 103
Selective setting 96
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking 34
SmartKey positions 36
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 98
Changing the batteries 378
Checking the battery 105
Factory setting 102
Global locking 102, 103
Global unlocking 102
Locking 104
Loss of 106
Messages in display 359
Reprogramming 103
Selective setting 103
Unlocking 35, 99SmartKey with remote control 95
Snow chains 310
Spare fuses 412
Spare fuses see Vehicle tool kit
Spare tire see Spare wheel 388
Spare wheel 372, 373, 393, 427
Inflating tire 397
Tire inflation pressure 397
Speed settings
Cruise control 207
Distronic* 214
Speedometer 25
Setting units 148
Sporty driving style 220
SRS 443
Indicator lamp 332
Standing lamps 123, 381
Replacing bulbs 384
Standing water
Driving instructions 263