2001 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 6

Cup holder ...128 Parcel net in passenger footwell ...128 Door pockets ...129 Rear storage compartment ...129 Ashtray with lighter ...130 Lighter ...131 Telephone, general ...132 Garage door opener ...133 Hardtop or panorama roof ...137 Removing hardtop ...137 Attaching hardtop ...140 Soft top ...143 Lowering soft top ...144 Raising soft top ...145 Wind screen ...148 Antenna ...151 Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ...154 Radio and telephone ...154 Telephones and two-way radio ...154 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...155 Maintenance ...155 Tele Aid ...156 Catalytic converter ...163 Emission control ...164 Steering lock ...165 Starting and turning off the engine ...167 Before starting ...167 Starting ...167 Turning off ...167 Automatic transmission ...168 Driving ...168 Accelerator Position ...169 Selector lever positions ...169 Maneuvering ...172 Stopping ...172 Program mode selector switch ...173 Emergency Operation ...174 Parking brake ...175 Driving instructions ...176 Drive sensibly - Save fuel ...176 Drinking and driving ...176 Pedals ...176 Power assistance ...177 Brakes ...177 Driving off ...178 Parking ...178 Tires ...179 Aquaplaning ...180 Tire traction ...180 Tire speed rating ...181 Snow chains ...181 Vehicles with sport package ...181 Deep water ...182 Winter driving instructions ...182 Winter driving ...183 Block heater ...183 Traveling abroad ...183 Cruise control ...184 Brake assist system (BAS) ...188 Antilock brake system (ABS) ...190 Contents 3