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Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 User Manual

Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986
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Owner's Manual

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Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model560 SL 1986
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Vehicle Preparation and Break-in

Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip

Essential pre-trip inspection checklist for safe driving.

What You Should Know at the Gas Station

Essential information for refueling and vehicle checks.

Instruments and Controls Overview

Dashboard Controls

Switches for lighting, climate, windows, and comfort features.

Vehicle Operation Indicators

Instrument cluster, warning lamps, and gauges.

Safety and Security Controls

Steering lock, airbags, alarm, hazard lights.

Instrument Cluster Details

Engine and Fluid Status Indicators

Oil pressure, coolant temp, oil level, washer fluid indicators.

Warning and Safety System Indicators

Brake, ABS, SRS, O2 sensor, light failure warnings.

Catalytic Converter Information

Catalytic Converter Cautions

Important notice regarding catalytic converter care.

Engine Starting and Stopping

Driving Tips and Vehicle Dynamics

Tires

Advice on tire condition, pressure, and traction.

Brakes

Information on brake usage, safety, and maintenance.

Parking and Winter Driving

Parking

Steps for safely parking the vehicle.

Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

Routine Maintenance

Schedule for regular vehicle servicing and inspections.

Engine Oil and Filter Change

Guidelines for oil and filter replacement intervals.

Vehicle Operation Systems

Climate Control and Comfort

Automatic climate control, seat heaters, defroster.

Security and Access Systems

Keys, door locks, central locking, anti-theft alarm.

Seating and Restraint Systems

Seat adjustment, SRS, airbags, seat belts.

Automatic Climate Control System

Vehicle Keys and Security

Central Locking System Details

Anti-Theft Alarm System Operation

Important Pre-Drive Checks

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Seat Belts and Emergency Tensioning Retractor

Details on seat belts and their tensioning mechanisms.

Fastening:

How to properly fasten seat belts.

Warning! Seat Belt Safety

Driver Airbag System

Safety Guidelines for the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Infant and Child Restraint Systems

Steering Lock Operation

Exterior Lighting Controls

Exterior Lamp Switch

Controls for vehicle exterior lighting.

Combination Switch Functions

Soft Top Operation

Lowering the soft top:

Step-by-step guide to lowering the soft top.

Raising the soft top:

Hardtop Removal and Attachment

Removal of hardtop:

Detailed steps for removing the hardtop.

Attaching hardtop:

Starting and Shifting Gears

Selector Lever Positions

Explanation of the automatic transmission selector positions.

Parking Brake and Driving Procedures

Parking Brake

How to engage and release the parking brake.

Driving:

How to shift gears in the automatic transmission.

Important Driving Considerations

Cruise Control System

Accelerate and set:

How to set and increase speed with cruise control.

ABS-Brake System Information

The ABS indicator lamp...

Function of the ABS indicator lamp.

Vehicle Warning Lamps and Gauges

Engine and Emission Control

Practical Vehicle Maintenance Tasks

Tire and Wheel Care

Tire pressure, wheel changing, headlamp adjustment.

Hood Operation

Coolant Level Checks

Engine Oil Level Check

Automatic Transmission Fluid Level

Important!

Critical notes on transmission fluid levels and temperature.

Spare Wheel and Jack Usage

Wheels and Tire Information

Changing Vehicle Wheels

Changing Wheels

Detailed steps for changing a vehicle wheel.

Tire Inflation Pressure Guidelines

Headlamp and Bulb Replacement

Fuses and Fuel Flap

Battery and Spark Plugs

Towing and Jump-Starting Procedures

Emergency Engine Start (Tow-starting)

Procedure for jump-starting via towing.

Towing a Vehicle

Guidelines for towing the vehicle.

Jump Starting a Vehicle

Important!

Notes on battery freezing and jumper cable specifications.

Vehicle Cleaning and Care

Vehicle Washing and Surface Care

Vehicle Identification Plates

Technical Vehicle Specifications

Engine

Engine specifications.

Rims - Tires

Specifications for wheels and tires.

Fluids, Capacities, and Oils

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Recommended fluids and lubricants.

Recommended engine oils

Chart of recommended engine oils by temperature.

Vehicle Fluid Capacities

Fuel and Engine Oil Information

Engine Oils

Specific recommendations for engine oils.

Premium Unleaded Gasoline

Important precautions for using unleaded gasoline.

Fuel Requirements

Specifications for required gasoline octane and types.

Coolant Specifications

Coolants

Information on engine coolant mixture and properties.

Tire Quality Grading and Consumer Info

Warning!

Warning about tire temperature grade limitations.

Vehicle Stopping Distance Data

Service Literature and Warnings

Warning!

Safety warning for maintenance and repair work.

Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist

Tire Inflation Pressure

How to check tire inflation pressure.

Gas Station Refueling Guide

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