Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Summary of Contents for 560 SL 1986

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Page 2: ...ded inflation pressures remove unnecessary loads remove ski racks or roof mounted luggage racks when not in use allow engine to warm up under low load use avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 560SL Model 107 1988...

Page 4: ...odify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this O w ner s M anual s e e o Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted w ithout our pr...

Page 5: ...rs of service Your MERCEDES BENZ represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen To ensure your pleasure of ownership we ask you to make a small investment of your time Please read this...

Page 6: ...ission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Warranty California Only 4 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work whic...

Page 7: ...plan to operate your vehicle in foreign coun tries please be aware that unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic conver ters may not be available the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts fu...

Page 8: ...ns 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 Owner s Manual your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer wil...

Page 9: ...Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Service and Maintenance Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Consumer Information Index...

Page 10: ...km 1000 miles at moderate vehicle and engine speeds During this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and high RPMs no more than of maxi mum permissible speed in each gear Avoid accelerating...

Page 11: ...ing Instructions Service and Maintenance Instruments and Controls 10 Instrument Cluster 12 Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Catalytic Converter Cautions 14 Starting and Turning off the Engine 15 Driving Inst...

Page 12: ...page 38 13 Adjustable air outlets page 22 14 Outside temperature indicator page 65 10 15 Rear window defroster switch page 43 16 Automatic antenna switch page 56 17 Front dome lamps switch page 44 18...

Page 13: ...11 Instruments and Controls...

Page 14: ...intensity 3 Coolant temperature gauge See page 64 11 Knob for clock adjustment 4 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp yellow press in for adjustments See page 64 12 Electric clock 5 Oil pressure gauge...

Page 15: ...63 Coolant level low See page 64 Fluid level for windshield washer system low See page 64 Exterior light failure See page 64 ABS malfunction See page 62 CHECK ENGINE SRS malfunction See page 35 Check...

Page 16: ...maintenance instructions as outlined in your maintenance booklet To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Should any noticeable irregularities...

Page 17: ...rator is depressed slowly at the beginning of the starting process Turning off Turn the key to steering lock posi tion 0 and only remove the key when the vehicle is stopped If the coolant temperature...

Page 18: ...approximately 50 km h 30 mph on a dry straight road Apply brake lightly until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying brake for about 10 sec onds while pulling the release knob out before re...

Page 19: ...ratures Aquaplaning Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road aquaplan ing may occur even at low speeds and with new tires Avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in th...

Page 20: ...brak ing and steering action Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under contr...

Page 21: ...mainte nance jobs at shorter intervals for example Engine Oil change with filter change every 6000 km 3750 miles Automatic transmission Fluid change without filter change every 24000 km 15000 miles Ti...

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Page 23: ...Seats Supplemental Restraint System SRS Seat Belts Emergency Tensioning Retractors Driver Air Bag Steering Lock Exterior Lamp Switch Combination Switch Exterior Rear View Mirrors Inside Rear View Mirr...

Page 24: ...indows closed the soft top raised or the hard top mounted Heating cooling and air distribution within the vehicle s interior will be automatically controlled This is accomplished with the temperature...

Page 25: ...symbol side of the air recirculation H switch causes air to be recirculated without addi tional fresh air and the red indicator lamp to light up To turn the air recirculation switch off press the blan...

Page 26: ...In the heating mode warm air is primarily supplied to the foot area In addition warm air is also supplied to the ducts in the doors Only enough warm air is sup plied to the windshield and air outlets...

Page 27: ...indshield foot area air outlets 7 and to the ducts in the doors Additionally warm air may be emitted periodically from outlets 5 depending on the interior temperature In the cooling mode cool air is s...

Page 28: ...26 e ra Defrost The maximum amount of heated air is directed to the windshield and side windows outlets 7 This setting overrides temperature and fan speed settings and the air recirculation switch...

Page 29: ...o that it is always handy Never leave the flat key in the vehicle system Car Keys Included with your vehicle are two master keys one valet key and one flat master key Master Key square head with a red...

Page 30: ...handle 4 in door panel Locking and Unlocking of Doors From the outside turn key From the inside actuate locking lever 2 Unlocking rearward position 3 Locking forward position The driver s door can be...

Page 31: ...f a door is opened from the inside Trunk To unlock the trunk with the central locking system turn the master key in the trunk lock completely to the left and let it return to the vertical position Pus...

Page 32: ...ly 150 seconds in the form of blinking exterior lamps At the same time an additional horn will sound intermit tently for 60 seconds pause for 30 seconds and repeat for another 60 seconds The alarm wil...

Page 33: ...ard and slide up or down Inclination of Head Restraint The inclination can be adjusted manually Note Always adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level before driv...

Page 34: ...minutes in the rapid heating mode the heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on Turning off heater If one indicator lamp is on press in upper part of...

Page 35: ...d lap so that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible around your hips Do not twist the belt For safety reasons avoid adjusting the seat into positions which could affect the correct seat belt p...

Page 36: ...belt off ers the best conditions for pro tection of the body in case of severe frontal impact Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or otherwise out of position Position the lap belt as low as...

Page 37: ...or undergo a self check crash sensor air bag igni tion circuit driver and front passen ger seat belt buckles Initially when the key is turned from steering lock position 0 to positions 1 or 2 mal func...

Page 38: ...e life of the air bag ex tends to the date indicated on the sticker on the inside of the glove compartment door To provide continued reliability after that date it should be inspected by an authorized...

Page 39: ...hildren be restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion Important The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states and Canadian provinces Infants and children should...

Page 40: ...ed in the vehicle Un supervised use of vehicle equip ment may cause serious personal injury Notes The following items can be operat ed with the key in steering lock po sition 1 Wiper windshield washer...

Page 41: ...or left side parking lamps can be turned on making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles The standing lamps can only be operated with steering lock in posi tion 0 or 1 Notes With the key remov...

Page 42: ...operate The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated 7 Windshield wiper control 0 Wiper off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed Note If one of the turn signals...

Page 43: ...appear To adjust the mirror Turn key in steering lock to position 2 The exterior mirror can be ad justed using the switch Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the portion...

Page 44: ...h heating element or sides of lighter hold at knob only Sun Visors Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare If sunlight enters through a side window disengage visor from inner mounting and s...

Page 45: ...onsumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off When this happens the indicator lamp in side the swi...

Page 46: ...and off delayed however there will be no delay when the key is in steering lock position 2 by the door contact switches Position 2 lamps are switched off continuously Position 3 lamps are switched on...

Page 47: ...Open side windows or doors before raising or lowering the soft top 1 Unlock rear bow 2 and com partment cover 3 by rotating lever 1 to position C Lever will automatically return to position B If the r...

Page 48: ...s 9 are locked Raising the soft top 1 Rotate lever 1 to position C and open storage compartment cover 3 2 Pull the top out of the storage compartment unfolding it for ward to insert the locks 4 in the...

Page 49: ...t locking handles back into the glove compartment after use The hardtop has five latching points Front two locks in windshield header bar Side one lock behind each door 11 Rear center locking pin on h...

Page 50: ...into the forward locks and swing outwards 4 Insert locking handles into side locks 11 and turn completely forward to the stop 5 Move lever 1 to position A 6 Connect plug and socket of the heated rear...

Page 51: ...cy 13 Cassette track selector with track indicator Q jp 14 Reverse music search rewind with indicator QJZfl 15 Forward music search fast for ward with indicator QEH 16 Dolby B and C noise reduction wi...

Page 52: ...a flat tone setting bass and treble aUnid range setting briefly press both tone control buttons 0 and Q simulta neously The tone setting indicators display the selected mid range setting j H Mid range...

Page 53: ...tivity level This station is held for auditioning for approx 5 seconds If desired this statior riay be locked in by pressing the ESQ or 0 3 bar If neither of the bars is pressed the radio will continu...

Page 54: ...may not give their exact frequency but the next closest whole number US radio frequency ranges AM 540 1600 kHz FM 88 1 107 9 MHz Manual tuning For fine tuning a station or manual tuning After selecti...

Page 55: ...able recep tion quality Although FM is normally static free reception quality can be limited by geographic and atmospheric condi tions station strength and distance from the transmitter Buildings or o...

Page 56: ...rewind DSD track selector B D buttons or by pressing the forward music search fast forward button again after approx 3 seconds To fast forward the tape press the forwardmusic search fast forward butto...

Page 57: ...ject button EQ Remove the tape after the motorized loading system has disengaged the cassette The unit will automatically switch from cassette playback to radio opera tion When the unit is turned off...

Page 58: ...he off position the antenna will not extend or will retract completely The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any intermediate posi tion by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is...

Page 59: ...Light Failure Indicator Lamp 64 Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp 64 Coolant Temperature Gauge 64 Low Engine Coolant Level Indicator Lamp 64 Low Water Level Indicator Lamp for Windshield Washer System 64 Outs...

Page 60: ...ired driving position only when the engine is idling and the service brake is applied Do not release the brake until ready to drive The ve hicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is...

Page 61: ...ly pushed towed or tow start ed Do not engage N while driving except when the veh icle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads see page 18 D Drive Automatic upshifting to top gear Position D affords...

Page 62: ...n uphill gradients Depending on the degree of the incline shift selector lever to positions 3 or 2 early enough to maintain engine RPM within the best torque range Stopping For brief stops e g at traf...

Page 63: ...5 mph for example when driving upgrade the cruise control will be cancelled 4 Resume If the lever is briefly pulled to position 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approximately 40 km h 25 mph the veh...

Page 64: ...e falls below 10 volts the indicator lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the indicator lamp should go out and the ABS will be operational If the ABS in...

Page 65: ...uld it fail to go out after starting or during operation this indicates a fault which must be repaired at an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer as soon as possible Oil Pressure Gauge The oil pressure at...

Page 66: ...22 F the boiling point of the coolant in the pressur ized cooling system of your vehicle is approx 125 C 257 F see also Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc During severe operating conditions and stop and go...

Page 67: ...e engine serve to keep the toxic compo nents of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law These systems of course will func tion properly only when maintained strictly according to f...

Page 68: ...mption is indicated if the pointer moves into the red area economical driving is indicat ed when it is in the black area The indications should only be com pared when driving within the same gear Do n...

Page 69: ...ent temperature A well charged battery ensures that the engine can always be started even at low ambient temperatures Tires We recommend M S ra dial tires on all four wheels for the winter season Obse...

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Page 71: ...ls Tire Inflation Pressure Headlamp Adjustment Replacing Bulbs Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap Fuses Battery Spark Plugs Tow starting and Towing the Vehicle Jump Starting Cleaning and Care of the V...

Page 72: ...To close Push hood down firmly Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving Th...

Page 73: ...nd MB anticorro sion antifreeze should be used Warning Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling sys tem Do not remove pressure cap...

Page 74: ...nd stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back to the oil pan Wipe the dipstick clean before checking 3 Add oil if needed only to the upper mark max Do not overfill the engine For...

Page 75: ...may cause operational troubles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its temperature The maximum and minimum oil le vel marks on the dipstick are ap plicable references only if the tr...

Page 76: ...d cover 2 in the trunk floor before opening Warning The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle Use the jack only to lift the ve...

Page 77: ...110 Nm 80 Ib ft For tire specifications refer to Technical Data Rotating wheels The wheels can be rotated accord ing to the degree of tire wear while retaining the same direction of trav el Rotating...

Page 78: ...exclusi vely for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into ei ther side of the vehicle Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a tire change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is s...

Page 79: ...pres sure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature approx 20 C 68 F and ambient temperature approx 0 C 32 F then the adjusted air pressure specified air pressure 0 2 bar...

Page 80: ...1 Cover 2 Securing screws for cover 3 Horizontal adjusting screws 4 Vertical adjusting screws 5 High and low beam sealed beam unit Halogen No 2 Loosen clamping screws 8 remove retaining ring and lamp...

Page 81: ...t the bottom 8204 14 Bulb for fog lamp H3 Loosen securing screws 15 and remove housing Detach holding spring 16 remove bulb 14 and discon nect plug 17 Taillamp Assembly Remove both knurled nuts in the...

Page 82: ...late Lamps 5 W bulb Loosen both securing screws 1 detach lens with gasket 2 and pull down lamp holder 3 on the L H side Replace the bulb When reinstalling the lens it must be as sured that the lug in...

Page 83: ...bulb Glove Compartment Lamp 5 W bulb To replace the bulb pull out lamp Sun Visor Lamps 5 W bulb To replace a bulb pry off the cover by inserting a screwdriver in the left and right slots located on th...

Page 84: ...n right trunk panel slightly and pull back the knob arrow on the vacuum element while opening the filler flap Fuses The fuse box 1 is located in the R H side foot well All equipment protected by fuses...

Page 85: ...u have the battery charge checked frequently if you use the vehicle mostly for short distance trips or if it is not used for long periods of time Only charge battery with a battery charger when it is...

Page 86: ...he engine Touch the accelerator only when the engine starts running As soon as the engine has started quickly return selector lever to N If the engine fails to fire within a few seconds return the sel...

Page 87: ...ged battery Make sure the cables are not on or near pulleys fans or other parts that will move when the engine is started 5 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at high idle Th...

Page 88: ...e un derside of the car A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Damaged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the...

Page 89: ...inners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as pos sible When washing the underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Tar Stains Quickly...

Page 90: ...pending on climate and washing detergent used MB Polish should be applied if paint surface shows signs of dirt embedding i e loss of gloss MB Fine Polishing Paste must be used when the paint surface s...

Page 91: ...oft top in use Dry cleaning Brush top always from front to rear with a soft bristled brush Wet cleaning Brush the dry top Wash with a mild detergent and an ample supply of lukewarm water by wiping wit...

Page 92: ...ng it by the left head restraint post viewed in driving direction Then pull out head restraint completely with both hands The release button 1 is located below the left head restraint post on both sea...

Page 93: ...to wiper arm Press safety tab and slide wiper blade out of wiper arm Installation On the driver side slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm into one of 3 positions so that it wipes to the top edge...

Page 94: ...ized MERCEDES BENZ dealers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for main tenance and repair work In addi tion strategically located parts dis tribution centers provide quick and reliable...

Page 95: ...tification Plates 94 Theft Prevention 95 Vehicle Data Cards 96 Warranty Coverage 96 Technical Data 97 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 98 Capacities 98 Engine Oils 100 Brake Fluid 100 Premium Unleaded Ga...

Page 96: ...cation and engine numbers 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Tag left window post 3 Vehicle Identification No 4 Body No and Paintwork No 5 Engine No 6 Information Tag California ver...

Page 97: ...for replace ment instead of the VIN number Note Do not remove these labels These labels are intended for parts identi fication in case of theft When replacing parts subject to labeling please make su...

Page 98: ...s of the warranties printed in the Owner s Sen ice and Warranty Policy Booklet and your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will ex change or repair any defective parts in accordance with the terms of the...

Page 99: ...960 mm Air pump 9 5 x 750 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See an author ized MERCEDES BENZ dealer for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment Rims Tir...

Page 100: ...us Inquire at your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer Capacity Engine with oil filter 8 0 I 8 5 US qt Automatic transmission Initial fill 8 6 I 9 1 US qt Fluid change 7 7 I 8 1 US qt 98 Fuels coolants lu...

Page 101: ...ake fluid DOT4 Windshield washer system approximately 5 0 I 5 3 US qt MB Windshield washer concentrate S 2 Fuel tank including a reserve of approximately 85 I 22 5 US gal approximately 11 5 I 3 0 US g...

Page 102: ...el tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium un leaded as soon as possible avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration do not exceed an engine speed of 2000 rpm...

Page 103: ...r and MB anticorrosion antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements whic...

Page 104: ...p on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on spe cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perform ance Warning The traction grade...

Page 105: ...obtainable by skilled drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions and the information may not be correct under other conditions Description of the vehicles to which this table applies 560 SL...

Page 106: ...ersey 07645 Att Technical Publications Tel 201 573 0600 for Canada Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto Ont Canada M 4 G 2 L 5 Att Technical Publications Tel 416 425 3550 Telex 065 2...

Page 107: ...Index...

Page 108: ...Economical driving indicator ECONOMY 66 Emergency tensioning retractors ETR 33 Emission control 65 Emission control tag 94 Engine no 94 Engine oil and filter change 19 Engine oil consumption 66 Engine...

Page 109: ...mirrors 41 Rear window defroster 43 Restraint systems infants and children 37 Roadside assistance 4 Seat belts 33 Warning system 33 Seats 31 Service literature 104 Soft top 45 89 Spare parts 92 Spare...

Page 110: ...Check at least every two weeks For details see page 77 3 Fluid Level in Automatic Trans mission See page 73 4 Coolant Level See page 71 5 Windshield Washer System See page 99 6 Engine Oil Level See p...

Page 111: ...plenishment refer to page 73 Tire Pressure For driving up to 180 km h 110 mph Cold tires Summer tires Winter tires bar t t psi 2 0 29 2 2 32 Coolant For normal replenishment use water po table water q...

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