service MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Workshop Manual

446 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada
vehicles). For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet, or con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
er system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lu-
bricant oil (never R-12)
Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop
0.42 US qt (0.4 l)
MB Hydraulic Fluid
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system
7.4 US qt (7 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 452).
!
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica-
tion other than those expressly required for the
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS
(Canada vehicles), or changing oil and oil filter at
change intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS
(Canada vehicles) will result in engine or emis-
sion control system damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles) recom-
mendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to
do so could result in engine or emission control
system damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

449 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
In areas where carbon deposits may be en-
countered due to lack of availability of gas-
olines which contain these additives,
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of
additives approved by us for use on
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet for a
listing of approved product(s). Follow di-
rections on product label.
Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel.
This only results in unnecessary cost and
may be harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunction resulting from
poor fuel quality or from blending addition-
al fuel additives other than those tested
and approved by us for use on
Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the
Factory Approved Service Products pam-
phlet are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro-
vides:

corrosion protection


freeze protection


boiling protection (by increasing the
boiling point)
The cooling system was filled at the factory
with a coolant providing freeze protection
to approximately -22°F (-30°C) and corro-
sion protection.If the antifreeze mixture is effective to
-22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the cool-
ant in the pressurized cooling system is
reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
The coolant solution must be used year
round to provide the necessary corrosion
protection and increase in the boil-over
protection. Refer to Maintenance Booklet
for replacement interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
stipulate the replacement interval. The re-
placement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu-
tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved
products of equal specification (see
Factory Approved Service Products pam-
phlet) are used to renew the coolant con-
centration or bring it back up to the proper
level.
!
Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding
water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
separately from each other, could cause engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

451 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of alumi-
num parts. The use of aluminum compo-
nents in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
coolant used in such engines be specifical-
ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorro-
sion/antifreeze coolant will result in a sig-
nificantly shortened service life.)
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
Mercedes-Benz 325.0 anticorrosion/anti-
freeze agent.Before the start of the winter season (or
once a year in hot southern regions), you
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked. The coolant is also
regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantityModel
Approx. freeze protection
– 35°F (– 37°C)
– 49°F (– 45°C)
SL 550
6.1 US qt (5.8 l)
6.8 US qt (6.4 l)
SL 600 (main cooling system)
6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
7.5 US qt (7.1 l)
SL 600 (low temperature cooling system)
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
SL 55 AMG
6.3 US qt (6.0 l)
7.0 US qt (6.6 l)
SL 65 AMG (main cooling system)
8.2 US qt (7.75 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
SL 65 AMG (low temperature cooling system)
1.5 US qt (1.45 l)
1.7 US qt (1.6 l)

456 IndexDelayed switch-off
Exterior lamps 160
Interior lighting 161
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 59
With starting the engine 53
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 145
Dimensions, Vehicle 442
Dipstick see Oil dipstick
Direction of rotation (tires) 286
Displays
Digital speedometer 145
Distronic* 215
Maintenance service indicator 319
Multifunction display 139
Outside temperature 138, 145
Symbol messages 365
Text messages 349
Vehicle status message memory 152
Vehicle status messages 347
Distance to empty (range), Trip
computer 165Distance warning function* 224
Activating 225
Deactivating 225
Intermittent warning sound 224
Symbol 217
Distronic indicator lamp* 27
Distronic* 213
“Resume” function 220
Activating 218
Cleaning system sensor cover 325
Control system 151, 217
Distance warning function 224
Driving hints 222
System sensor cover 325
Warning and indicator lamps 215,
216, 224, 339
Door
Control panel 36
Handle, Inside 36
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 39, 64
Locking/unlocking, Mechanical
key 391, 393
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 63
Messages in the multifunction
display 374Opening from inside 111
Storage compartment 233
Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
DOT 312
Drinking and driving 259
Driving
Abroad 268
Driving off 262
Electro-hydraulic brake system 95
Hydroplaning 264
In winter 266, 316
Instructions 54, 259
Problems 59
Safety systems 87
Systems 209
Through standing water 267
With Distronic* 222
Driving safety systems 87
ABS 87
BAS 87, 89
Electro-hydraulic brake system 87,
92
Electronic traction system 91
ESP
®
87, 89

458 IndexF
Filler neck, Engine oil 278, 279
First aid kit 388
Flat tire 405
Preparing the vehicle 405
Spare wheel 388, 405
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
Automatic climate control
system 444
Automatic transmission 279, 444
Brake system 272, 444, 447
Capacities 444
Engine coolant 280, 444, 449
Engine oil 275, 444, 446
Power steering 444
Retractable hardtop, Hydraulics 444
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 444
Fog lamps 131
Messages in the multifunction
display 380, 382
Replacing bulbs 398
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag
Messages in the multifunction
display 356–359
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 76, 345
FSS (Canada only) 319
Fuel 271
Additives 448
Capacity, Fuel tank 444
Consumption statistics 163
Filler flap 271
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 339
Gasoline additives 448
Gauge 29
Premium unleaded gasoline 272,
445, 447
Refueling 271
Requirements 448
Fuel filler flap
Opening 271
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 444
Functions (control system) 141
Fuse chart see Vehicle tool kit
Fuses 424G
Garage door opener 251
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 312
Gear range
Automatic transmission 172
Canceling limit 175
Indicator 29
Limiting 172
Shifting into optimal 175
Gear selector lever 32, 168
Cleaning 328
Lock 52
Position 168, 170
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Glove box 233
Good visibility 180
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 312
GVWR 313

461 Index
Light sensor 380
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Instruments 136
Interior 134
Settings (control system) 159
Trunk 135
Limiting the gear range 172
Limp-Home Mode 179
Load assist 241
Lowering manually 394
Loading terminology 312
Loading the vehicle 286
Lock buttons 38
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 64
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 110
Locking the vehicle 60
In an emergency 393
Low beam headlamps 55, 128, 398
Replacing bulbs 400
Lowering
Load assist manually 394
Roll bar 82
Luggage compartment, rear 237Luggage cover 205
Messages in display 387
Lumbar support adjustment 121
M
Main fuse box 425, 426
Maintenance
Calling up maintenance service
indicator display 320
Clearing maintenance service indicator
message 319
Maintenance service indicator
message 319
Maintenance service term
exceeded 320
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 321
Maintenance service
When due 319
Maintenance service indicator 319
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 319
Malfunction memory 152
Calling up 152
Clearing 153Manual operation
Interior lighting control 135
Locking the vehicle 393
Lowering load assist 394
Unlocking storage
compartments 392
Unlocking the driver’s door 391
Unlocking the trunk 392
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and
SL 65 AMG 177
Massage function 122
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 190
Maximum inflation pressure 313
Maximum load rating 313
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 313
Menus 141
AMG 146
AUDIO 149
Distronic* 151
NAV 151
Standard display 145
TEL* 165
Trip computer 163
Vehicle status message memory 152
Menus see Control system menus
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 156

462 IndexMinimum distance (Parktronic*) 230
Mirrors 47, 180
Adjusting interior rear view mirror 48
Exterior rear view mirrors 48
Misfiring 59
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 301, 413
MOExtended tires* 439
MON 272
Mph or km/h in speedometer 156
Multifunction display 139
Displaying gear range 173
Left display field 27
Right display field 29
Selecting language 156
Standard display 139
Multifunction display messages
ABC 349
ABS 351, 352
Battery 366
Brake pads 366
Brake system 370
CHECK ENGINE 374
Coolant 371
Coolant level 373
Display malfunction 374Doors 374
Easy-entry/exit feature 375
Electro-hydraulic brake system 367,
368
Front passenger front air bag 358
Hood 377
Luggage cover 387
Restraint systems 361
Roll bar 384
SmartKey 378
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 379
SRS 361
Tele Aid 384
Telephone* 384
Tires 385
Trunk 387
Washer fluid 387
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 140
Buttons 140
N
Navigation system
Operating 151
Night security illumination 160
Normal occupant weight 313O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 313
Occupant safety
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 76
OCS 72
SRS 66
OCS 72
Self-test 76
Odometer, main 27
Oil
Adding 278
Consumption 275
Oil dipstick 278
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 174
Canceling gear range limit 175
Downshifting 174
Upshifting 175
Ornamental moldings 325
Overdue maintenance service 320
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range 138

463 Index
P
Paintwork code see Certification label
Panic alarm 86
Panic button on SmartKey 86
Panorama roof*
Sunshade 208
Sunshade closing 208
Sunshade opening 208
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 236
Parcel net in trunk 237
Parking 263
Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 228
Parking brake
Engaging 61
Releasing 54
Parking brake pedal 25
Parking lamps 398
Switching on 128
Parktronic* 32, 228
Activating 231
Cleaning system sensors 326
Malfunctioning 231
Minimum distance 230
Range 229Rear sensors 230
System sensors 326
Warning indicators 25, 230
Parktronic* deactivation switch 32
Parts service 428
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger side
Front air bag 72
Pedals 259
Phone book* 166
Loading 167
Quick search 167
Phone number*
Dialing 166
Redialing 167
Plastic parts, cleaning 328
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 432
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 301
Power assistance 260
Power closing assist for trunk lid 118
Power outlet 242Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 44
Adjusting head restraint height 44
Adjusting head restraint tilt 44
Adjusting seat cushion depth 44
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 44
Adjusting seat height 44
Power windows 196
Cleaning 326
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 198
Side windows 196
Synchronizing 198
Problems while driving 59
Production options weight 313
Program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 32, 173
PSI 313
PULSE function (Massage function) 122
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 167

465 Index
Seating capacity 287
Seats
Adjusting height 43
Adjusting lumbar support 122
Adjusting shoulder support 122
Heating 123
Massage function 122
Moving 121
Self-test
OCS 76
Service
Basic service (Service A) 319
Batteries 414
Extended service (Service B) 319
Types 319
Service life (tires) 284
Service System see Maintenance
Settings
Clock 157
Convenience functions 162
Cruise control 212
Daytime running lamp mode 159
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 161
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 159Language, multifunction display 157
Locator lighting 160
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 156
Night security illumination 160
Resetting all (control system) 153
Selective (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 109
Selective (SmartKey) 104
Speedometer display mode 156
Time 157
Units in speedometer 156
Shifting
Gear selector lever 168
Gear selector lever positions 170
Into optimal gear range (Automatic
transmission) 175
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 122
Side marker lamps 398
Cleaning lenses 325
Side windows
Automatic closing 198
Automatic opening 197
Closing 196, 197
Closing fully 198Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 198
Express-close 198
Express-open 197
Opening 196, 197
Opening fully 197
Stopping 198
Synchronizing power windows 198
Sidewall 313
SmartKey 102
Batteries 395
Checking the batteries 105
Closing retractable hardtop 201
Global locking 103, 104
Global unlocking 103
Loss of 105
Positions in starter switch 40
Restoring factory settings 104, 109
Selective setting 104
Starter switch positions 40
Starting the engine 52
Turning off the engine 62
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the batteries 110
Global locking 108, 109
Global unlocking 108
Locking 110

468 IndexTires 283
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 298
Cleaning 285
Direction of rotation 286
Driving instructions 263
Low tire pressure telltale 343
Messages in display 385
Messages in the multifunction
display 364
MOExtended*413
Retreads 283
Rims and tires 435
Rotating 315
Run Flat Indicator 293
Service life 284
Temperature 292, 311
TPMS malfunction telltale 343
Tread depth 285, 317
Wear pattern 315
Winter 316
Tools 388
Tow-away alarm 98
Tow-away alarm switch 32Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 423
Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit
Towing the vehicle 421
TPMS (USA only) 295
Traction 91, 174, 314
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 314
Tread depth 285
Treadwear indicators 314
Trip computer 163
Trip odometer 27
Resetting 137
Trunk
Closing the lid 113
Lighting 135
Load assist 241
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 110
Messages in display 387
Opening from inside vehicle 111
Opening/closing system* 113, 114
Parcel net 237
Power closing assist for trunk lid 118
Unlocking 111
Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 111Unlocking in an emergency 392
Unlocking separately 111
Valet locking 117
Trunk lid
Opening 112
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 325
Replacing bulbs 398, 401
Turn signals 25, 56
Exterior rear view mirrors 398, 401
Front bulbs 398
Indicator lamps 27
Rear bulbs 398
Turning off the engine 62
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 314
Units
Setting speedometer units 156
Unlocking the vehicle 38
In an emergency 391
Upholstery
Cleaning 329
Upshifting 175