Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1980, Owner'S Manual

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Contents
Vehicle Care
MERCEDES-BENZ M aintenance
System ............................................. 46
Severe Operating C onditions . 46
Engine Oil Change and Filter
Change ....................................... 47
Autom atic Transm ission-
Fluid and Filter Change ...........47
Spare Parts Service .....................47
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 48
Jobs related to Care .................49
Practical Hints
Ash t r a y s ......................................... 52
Rear Seat Cushion .......................52
First Aid Kit ................................... 53
Luggage or Ski Racks .................53
Spare Wheel, Jack,
Vehicle Tool Kit ............................. 53
Wheels, Tires,
Changing Wheels ......................... 54
Wheels and Tires .....................54
Changing Wheels .....................55
Tire Inflation Pressure .............56
Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc................................. 57
Engine Oil Level Check ...........57
Replenishing Coolant ...............57
A utom atic Transmission
Fluid Level .................................58
Electrical System ........................... 59
Fuses ............................................59
Battery ..........................................59
Spark Plugs ............................... 59
Replacing B u lb s ......................... 60
Sliding Roof-Em ergency
O peration ....................................... 64
Unlocking of the Filler Flap . . . . 64
Em ergency-starting and Towing
the Vehicle ..................................... 65
Jump Starting ............................... 66
Technical Data - Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
Identification Plates ..................... 68
Vehicle Data Cards ....................... 69
Technical Data ............................... 70
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. 72
C apacities ................................... 72
Engine O ils ................................. 74
Brake Fluid ................................. 74
Coolants ..................................... 75
Service Literature ......................... 76
Vehicle Operation
Driving
Vehicle Care
Practical Hints
Technical Data - Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
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