1994 Mercedes-Benz SL320 SL500 SL600 R129 Owners Manual

User and Operator’s Manual for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129:

Models Included:
• SL 320 – 170 kW/5600rpm (228 hp/5600 rpm)
• SL 500 – 235 kW/5600rpm (315 hp/5600 rpm)
• SL 600 – 290 kW/5200rpm (389 hp/5200 rpm)

Introduction

Product information
Operator’s manual
Consumer Information Problems with your vehicle Reporting Safety Defects Index

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls
Instrument Cluster
Indicator Lamp Symbols
Catalytic Converter
Starting and Turning Off the Engine Driving Instructions

Operation

Automatic Climate Control Car Keys
Infrared Remote Control Interior central locking system Interior Central Locking System Anti-Theft Alarm System Power seats
Orthopedic seat Backrest
Heated Seats 38
2 Armrest 39
4 Adjusting steering column 39
141 Seat belts 40
142 Seat belts and Supplemental restraint
143 system (SRS) 40
146 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 44
Airbags 45
Steering Lock 50
Exterior Lamp Switch 51
10 Combination Switch 52
12 Exterior rear view mirror 54
13 Inside rear view mirror 55
14
15 Instrument Lamps 55
16 Display Illumination 55
Trip odometer 55Sun Visors 56
Setting clock 56
Console storage compartments 57
22 Storage Compartments (Eyeglasses 26 compartment) in dashboard 57
27 Door pockets 58
32 Lighter 58
32 Interior Lighting 59
33 Power Windows 61
34 Roll Bar 62
37 Hardtop 63
Soft top 67 Wind Screen 70 Antenna 72 Cellular Telephone 72

Driving

Drinking and Driving 74
Parking Brake 74
Driving off 74
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 74
Tachometer 74
Automatic Transmission 75
Cruise Control 80
Charge Indicator Lamp with oil
pressure warning lamp 82
Engine oil pressure Gauge with oil pressure warning lamp 83
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp 83
Engine Oil Consumption 83
Fuel Consumption Gauge 83
Fuel Reserve Warning Lamps 84
Outside Temperature Indicator 84
Coolant Temperature Gauge 84
Low Engine Coolant Level
Warning Lamp 85
Low windshield & headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp 85
Roll Bar Warning Lamp
Seat Belt and Backrest Lock Warning Lamp
Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp Brake Warning Lamp
ABS (Antilock Brake System) Warning Lamp
Acceleration Slip Control (ASR) Adaptive damping system (ADS) Emission Control
On-Board Diagnostic System (California models only)
Traveling Abroad
Winter Driving
Snow Chains
86 Spare Wheel
First Aid Kit
86
86 Vehicle Jack
87 Vehicle Tools
87 Wheels
Changing Wheels
88
89 Tire inflation Pressure
91 Battery
92 Fuses