Mb R230 Electric Repair Manual
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We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company. Contents Introduction. 7 Product information. 7 Operator’s Manual. 8 Service and warranty information. 8 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
9 Maintenance. 10 Roadside Assistance. 10 Change of address or ownership. 10 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada. 11 Where to find it. 12 Symbols.
13 Operating safety. 14 Proper use of the vehicle. 14 Problems with your vehicle. 15 Reporting safety defects.
16 Reporting safety defects. 16At a glance. 17 Cockpit. 18 Instrument cluster. 20 Multifunction steering wheel.
22Center console. 23 Upper part. 23 Lower part. 24 Overhead control panel.
25 Door control panel. 26 Getting started. 27 Unlocking.
28 Unlocking with the SmartKey. 28 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO. 30 Adjusting. 32 Seats. 32 Steering wheel. 34 Mirrors.
35 Driving. 37 Fastening the seat belts. 37 Starting the engine. 39 Switching on headlamps.
43 Turn signals and high beam. 43 Windshield wipers. 44 Problems while driving. 45 Parking and locking.
47 Parking brake. 47 Switching off headlamps.
48 Turning off engine with the key. 48Turning off engine with KEYLESS-GO. 49 Emergency engine shut-down. 50 Safety and Security. 51 Occupant safety. 52 Airbags. 53 Seat belts.
58 Roll bar. 61 Children in the vehicle. 62 Panic alarm. 67 Activating.
67 Deactivating. 67 Driving safety systems. 70 SBC brake system. 72 Anti-theft systems. 75 Immobilizer. 75 Anti-theft alarm system.
75 Tow-away alarm. ContentsControls in detail. 79 Locking and unlocking. 80 Keys. 80 KEYLESS-GO card.
84 Opening the doors from the inside. 89 Opening the trunk from the inside.
89 Trunk lid emergency release. 90 Closing the trunk lid. 91 Automatic central locking. 91 Locking and unlocking from the inside. 92 Seats.
93 Lumbar support. 93 Multicontour backrest. 93 Moving the seats forward and backward.
95 Seat ventilation. 96 Seat heater. 97 Memory function. 99 Storing positions into memory. 100 Recalling positions from memory. 100 Storing parking position. 100 Lighting.
102 Exterior lamp switch. 102 Combination switch. 104Hazard warning flasher. 105 Interior lighting.
106 Courtesy lighting. 107 Instrument cluster. 108 Instrument cluster illumination. 108 Coolant temperature gauge. 108 Trip odometer. 109 Tachometer. 109 Outside temperature indicator.
109 Control system. 110 Multifunction display. 110 Multifunction steering wheel. 111 Menus. 113 Standard display menu. 115 AUDIO menu.
115 NAVI menu. 117 Distronic. menu. 117 Malfunction memory menu. 118 Settings menu. 119 Trip computer menu. 131 TEL menu.
133 Automatic transmission. 137 One-touch gearshifting. 138 Gear ranges. 139 Gear selector lever position. 140 Program mode selector switch.
141Accelerator position. 142 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program SL 55 AMG. 142 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode). 144 Good visibility. 145 Rear view mirror. 145 Headlamp cleaning system.
146 Rear window defroster. 146 Sun visors. 146 Automatic climate control.
147 Setting the temperature. 149 Adjusting air volume. 150 Adjusting air distribution. 151 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL.
151 Defrosting. 151 Air recirculation mode. 152 Rear window defroster. 153 Residual heat and ventilation. 154 Deactivating the automatic climate control system.
154 Air conditioning. 155 Ventilated storage compartments 156 Power windows. 157 Opening and closing the windows 157. Contents Retractable hardtop. 159 Opening and closing the retractable hardtop.
159 Driving systems. 168 Cruise control.
168 Distronic. 171 Active Body Control (ABC). 183 Parktronic system. 186 Useful features. 190 Interior storage spaces.
190 Ashtray. 196 Cigarette lighter.
197 Heated steering wheel. (Canada only–model SL 500).
197 Easy-Pack load assist in the trunk 198 Electrical outlet. 199 Telephone. 199 Tele Aid. 200 Garage door opener. 213 The first 1000 miles (1500 km). 214 Driving instructions.
215 Drive sensibly – save fuel. 215 Drinking and driving. 215 Power assistance. 216 Brakes. 216 Driving off. 218 Parking. 218 Tires.
219 Hydroplaning. 219 Tire traction. 220 Tire speed rating. 220 Winter driving instructions. 221 Standing water. 222 Passenger compartment. 222 Driving abroad.
222 Control and operation of radio trans- mitters. 222 Catalytic converter. 223 Emission control. 224 Coolant temperature.
224 At the gas station. 225 Check regularly and before a long trip. 226Engine compartment. 227 Hood. 227 Engine oil. 228 Transmission fluid level.
230 Oil level in the ABC system. 230 Coolant. 230 Battery.
232 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system. 233 Tires and wheels.
234 Important guidelines. 234 Life of tires.
235 Direction of rotation. 235 Checking tire inflation pressure.
235 Rotating wheels. 238 Winter driving. 239 Winter tires. 239 Block heater (Canada only). 240 Snow chains. 240 Maintenance. 241 Clearing the service indicator.
241 Service term exceeded. 241 Calling up the service indicator. 242 Resetting the service indicator. 242 Vehicle care. 243 Cleaning and care of the vehicle.
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ContentsPractical hints. 249 What to do if. 250 Lamps in instrument cluster. 250 Messages in the display. 257 Where will I find.?.
288 First aid kit. 288 Vehicle tool kit. 288 Locking/unlocking in an emergency. 290 Unlocking the vehicle.
290 Locking the vehicle. 292 Lowering the Easy Pack feature manually. 292 Changing batteries. 293 Replacing bulbs. 295 Bulbs.
295 Replacing bulbs for front lamps. 298 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps. 299 Replacing wiper blades. 301 Removing. 301 Installing. 301 Flat tire.
302 Preparing the vehicle. 302 Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1. 302 Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 2. 308 Mounting the spare wheel. 319 Disconnecting the batteries. 320 Removing the batteries. 321 Charging and reinstalling batteries.
321 Reconnecting the batteries. 321 Jump starting. 323 Towing the vehicle. 325 Installing towing eye bolt. 327 Fuses. 329 Main fuse box.
329 Technical data. 331 Spare parts service. 332 Warranty coverage. 333 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet. 333 Identification labels.
334 Layout of poly-V-belt drive. 335 SL 500. 335 SL 55 AMG.
335 Engine. 336 Rims and tires. 337 Same size tires. 337 Mixed size tires. 338Spare wheel. 338 Electrical system. 339 Main dimensions.
340 Weights. 341 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 342 Capacities. 342 Engine oils. 343 Engine oil additives. 343 Air conditioner refrigerant. 343 Brake fluid.
343 Premium unleaded gasoline. 344 Fuel requirements. 344 Gasoline additives. 344 Coolants. 345 Windshield and headlamp washer system.
347 Consumer information. 348 Uniform tire quality grading. 348 Technical terms. 7 Product information Introduction Product informationPlease observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz orig- inal parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap- proved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed. 8 IntroductionOperator’s Manual Operator’s ManualThis Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle.
If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures.We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations, and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz C e n t e r w i l l b e g l a d t o i n f o r m y o u o f c o r r e c t care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Book- let are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Car Limited Warranty, Emission System Warranty, Emission Performance Warranty, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only), State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws). 9 Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and / or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approx. 10 IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenance The Service Booklet describes all the nec- essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each ser- vice in the booklet for you. Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number: 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure in your glove box. Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Overview Manufacturer (1954-1998) (1999-2007) (2007-present) Production 1954–present Assembly, Germany, Mexico Body and chassis 2-door 2-door Related Chronology Predecessor The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a manufactured by since 1954. The designation SL derives from the German Sportlich-Leicht, (English: Sport Lightweight). The original idea was suggested by importer, who perceived a market for a toned-down Gran Prix car tailored to affluent performance enthusiasts in the booming post-war, which remains the primary market for the vehicles. The SL designation was first applied to the, often referred to as the 'Gullwing' due to its or upward-opening doors. The term SL refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning six design generations. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL roadster (Australia) Next came the SL-Class 230 SL, a new design with a 2.3-litre mechanically fuel injected six cylinder engine. It featured a low waistline and big curved greenhouse windows, and a with detachable hardtop, whose distinctive roofline earned the nickname 'pagoda top.'
The design was. Around 1967, the engine received a displacement increase and the model became known as the 250 SL. Within a year the engine displacement was increased for the final time and the model designation became 280 SL. Beginning with later versions of the 250 SL changes were made to dashboard padding, switches and knobs, door pockets (US models only) and steering wheel. In addition, on the 230 SL formerly separate centre hub caps and wheel trim rings became full wheel covers. 230 SL: 1963–1967, 2.3 L, 150 PS (110 kW).
250 SL: 1966–1968, 2.5 L, 150 PS (110 kW). 280 SL: 1967–1971, 2.8 L, 170 PS (125 kW). Mercedes-Benz 560 SL roadster (Japan). 350 SL: 1971–1972, 3.5 L. 450 SL: 1973–1980, 4.5 L. 280 SL: 1974–1985, 2.8 L. 380 SL: 1980–1986, 3.8 L.
500 SL: 1980–1986, 5.0 L All updated 86–89 models have the advantages of the more modern 4 pot brakes, larger discs, and suspension derived from the W124 sedan. The body itself is built with a modern paint system designed to improve protection from rust. However this was not effective as models still continued to rust especially around the wheel arches, sills, jacking points, floor and front wings; especially the drill holes on which the mudflaps are mounted and the sides facing the engine bay. 300 SL: 1986–1989 The 300 SL base model was available as standard in a 5-speed although very few were sold. The 6 cylinder M103 is typically considered to have handling advantages with its lighter weight engine. 420 SL: 1986–1989, 4.2 L.
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500 SL: 1986–1989, 5.0 L. 560 SL: 1986–1989, 5.6 L The 560 SL was only sold in the USA, Canada, Japan, and Australia to compensate the reduced output of the 5.0-litres due to the stricter emission laws in these markets. Mercedes-Benz SL 320 (France) The 1990 Mercedes SL base model was the 228 hp (170 kW) 3.0-litre 300 SL version in the US. In Europe the base model was the 190 hp (140 kW) 3.0-litre 300 SL with 12 valves, and the 228 hp (170 kW) 3.0-litre with 24 valves is known as the 300 SL 24. But it was the 322 hp (240 kW) 500 SL (with a 5.0 L engine) which made the most headlines.
The specification was high, with electric windows, mirrors, seats and roof. The R129 model was the first convertible/roadster to offer the automatic rollbar deployment in event of rollover. The motorist can also manually raise and lower the rollbar should he or she choose to. This facilitates the clean look of R129 without compromising the occupant's safety. 1994 saw a minor facelift for the SL with changes to the taillamps and white turn signal indicators in the front, and the 300 SL was replaced in Europe by the SL 280 and SL 320 (with 2.8- and 3.2-litre I6 engines). The SL 500 continued with the same powerful engine. A 389 hp (290 kW) 6.0-litre SL 600 topped the range.
Introduced in 1993 as the 600 SL, it was re-badged the SL 600 in 1994. It had the same engine as the original. The SL 320 replaced the 300 SL in the United States in 1995, but the SL 280 was not offered. The six-cylinder SLs were dropped from the US line-up in 1998, leaving just the and V12. The SL 500 got a new 302 hp (225 kW) 5.0-litre V8 for 1999. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG The extremely rare SL 73 AMG was sold through AMG in 1995, and at 386 kW (525 PS; 518 bhp) at 5,500 rpm and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm of it offered the most powerful ever put into an SL up to that time. After a brief gap, the SL 73 was offered again from 1998 to 2001, although the engine was slightly updated to be more reliable.
The same 7.3 L (7,291 cc) was later used by in the. A total of 85 SL 73 AMG roadsters were built. The SL 73 was briefly reintroduced in September 1999 following the SL's end-of-life and a limited number were produced up until December 2001. The facelifted SL 73 is the car that appears in the picture (left). Even rarer is the SL 70 AMG which was powered by a 7.0-litre V12 engine. The SL 60 AMG was also extremely rare.
Sold through MB from 1996 to 1998, it used a 6.0 litre V8 engine producing between 381 bhp (284 kW) and 384 bhp (286 kW). AMG claimed a 0–62 mph (100 km/h) speed of 5.8 seconds. Its top speed was limited to 155 mph (249 km/h), but with the limiter removed, it was capable of approximately 185 mph (298 km/h). AMG later unofficially admitted that 0–60 mph was closer to 5.0 seconds and the engine produced between 405–410 bhp.
The SL 55 AMG was sold through AMG in the R129 body style from 1998 to 2001 in limited quantity. It was the predecessor of the production R230 SL 55 AMG sold from 2002 to 2008. Only about 300 cars in the SL-class were customised by AMG prior to 2002. Mercedes-Benz SL 350 roadster (Australia) The fifth generation SL was in production between 2001 and 2008. The all-new SL (initially just a 5.0-litre SL 500 version) featured a (marketed as the Vario Roof) available on the since 1997. This featured a 5.0-litre 302 hp (225 kW) V8, with a 5.4-litre Supercharged V8 appearing in 2002's SL 55 AMG. V12 engines were available in the SL 600 and the limited-production SL 65 AMG.
The SL 350 3.7-litre (3724 cc) 18-valve 245 hp was only available in some markets. Mercedes-Benz SL 350 AMG Line (Germany) In December 2011, Mercedes-Benz announced the all new SL-Class and was formally launched at the in January 2012. The new SL (R231) has been produced for the first time almost entirely from aluminium. The new aluminium body shell weighs around 110 kilograms less than it would using the steel technology from the predecessor. Although the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has more assistance systems on-board than its predecessor and therefore does actually sacrifice some of the weight saved through the aluminium body shell, the scales show some better figures: the SL 500 (1,785 kg) weighs around 125 kilograms less and the SL 350 (1,685 kg) is 140 kilograms lighter than its predecessor. New features include the unique FrontBass system (it uses the free spaces in the aluminium structures in front of the footwell as resonance spaces for the bass loudspeakers) and adaptive windscreen wipe/wash system MAGIC VISION CONTROL, which supplies water from the wiper blade as required and depending on the direction of wipe.
The R231 is also available with two different suspension systems: semi-active adjustable damping as standard. The optional active suspension system ABC (Active Body Control) is available as an alternative. Both suspension variants are combined with a new electromechanical Direct-Steer system featuring speed-sensitive power steering and a ratio that can be varied across the steering wheel angle and it also reduces the amount of steering required when parking and manoeuvring. Contrasted with its predecessor, the new generation of the SL is longer and wider.
Shoulder room is increased by 37 mm (1.5 in)) and elbow room 28 mm (1.1 in). Facelift (2017– ) A mid-cycle facelift was introduced in 2016 for the 2017 model year.
Launched early 2016 in California, the revised SL400 (renamed SL450 in the US) featured a 3 litre 362hp (367PS) biturbo V6 mated, for the first time in the SL, to Mercedes' own 9G-Tronic PLUS 9-speed automatic transmission. An SL500 (US SL550), with a 4.7 litre biturbo V8 producing 449hp (455PS), was likewise paired with the 9G-tronic PLUS transmission. The Mercedes-AMG SL63 (577hp/585PS) and SL65 (621hp/630PS) variants continued with virtually unchanged powertrains, paired with AMG's SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with claimed improved shift times. Cosmetically, every SL received a revised front end, front grille treatment and larger non-functional side 'vents' behind the front wheels.
All variants also received adaptive LED front headlights with integrated daytime running lights and turn signals, leaving the below bumper intake area free from lighting. The LED tail lights received single colour red or red and amber lenses instead of the red and white of the pre-facelift models. Front and rear bumper assemblies were redesigned to align more closely with recent models introduced by Mercedes, while selected convenience and driver assistance technologies, introduced earlier on various other Mercedes models, were made optionally available, including revised Active Body Control (ABC), now with the 'Curve Tilting' function from the S-Class Coupe. Externally, the SL63 and SL65 were distinguishable from the non-AMG variants by embellishments to their bumper assemblies and side sills in gloss black or polished aluminium, respectively. The SL63 and SL65 also featured trademark AMG 'twin lamella' front grilles and dual twin tailpipe exhaust trims as well as a carbon fibre composite trunk lid.
A slight revision to the folding 'Vario-roof' hardtop operation meant it would continue to deploy at speeds up to 25mph (40kph) once initiated and the luggage compartment partition, required to prevent the hardtop components, when folded, and any luggage compartment contents coming into contact with each other, no longer had to be deployed in a separate manual operation. Interiors continued virtually unchanged for MY2017 with the exception of slightly revised minor switchgear and a redesigned steering wheel. Retrieved June 18, 2018. January 3, 2003. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
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