WARNING LIGHTS
Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
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Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Coolant temperature gauge
If warning lamp illuminates, turn
off engine immediately or as soon
as possible; check coolant level
only when engine is cold
2. Turn signals/hazard warning
3. Speedometer
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
20
0
55
26753
miles
DTR
50
mph
x 100
1/min
mph
20
30
+72
o
F
D
S
40
50
60
70
10
0
40
80
120ºc
1
0
1/2
SRS
13 3
18
4 19 20 21
16 17
14 15
2
1
12
12 6
7
22
11
6
9
10
8
5
CHECK
ENGINE
BRAKE
20.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brake
function only (no ABS), Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
21.
Supplemental Restraint
System
Air bag malfunction, unintended air
bag deployment or failure to deploy
possible, Mercedes-Benz Center
inspection required immediately
22. Fuel reserve lamp
Approximately 2.6 gallons
remaining when light comes on
8. Instrument panel lighting/trip
odometer/FSS reset knob
Rotate clockwise to increase
light intensity; press to reset trip
odometer or cancel FSS display
9. Trip odometer
10. Odometer
15.
Distronic warning
Lamp lights and audible warning
sounds to signal danger of collision
16.
High beams
17.
Always fasten seat belts
18.
Engine diagnostic warning
Fuel injection/emission control
system malfunction, Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required; or fuel
cap not fully tightened
19.
Roll bar malfunction
Roll bar malfunction, Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required as
soon as possible
CHECK
ENGINE
4. Tachometer
5. Fuel gauge
20.8 gallon tank
6. Transmission position/mode
7. Outside temperature display
11.
Flexible Service System
(FSS) indicator
Calculates regular maintenance
service intervals based on driving
patterns and habits
Displays days/miles to next
service, also days/miles past due
12. Multi-function display,
see Multi-function Display and
COMAND System Quick Tips
®
13. Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level
14.
ESP
Flashing light =
System operating,
adjust speed and driving style to
road conditions
Steady light =
System deactivated,
see Center Console
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