What does attention mean in the SLC 500?
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequences.
What are the instruction set numbers for SLC 500?
SLC 500 Instruction Set Catalog Numbers 1747-L20x, 1747-L30x, 1747-L40x, 1747-L511, 1747-L514, 1747-L524, 1747-L531, 1747-L532, 1747-L533, 1747-L541, 1747-L542, 1747-L543, 1747-L551, 1747-L552, 1747-L553 Reference Manual Publication 1747-RM001G-EN-P – November 2008
What happens if you open the hardtop on a Mercedes SL500?
If either of these are open, the retractable hardtop cannot operate. Once the lid and cover are shut, the hardtop switch may be used. Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low.
What kind of car is the Mercedes SL500?
The Mercedes-Benz SL500, part of the SL-Class of roadsters, is a two-door car classified as a luxury grand tourer. The SL500 comes with a variety of features, such as a retractable hardtop. This hardtop is operated by pulling up on a switch to open it, or pressing the switch down to close it. If you cannot get the …
When did the ABC system start on my Mercedes SL500?
In July of 2014, I purchased a used 2003 Mercedes SL500 with 80,000 miles on it. And within days the infamous “ABC Drive Carefully” message started appearing on the dash.
What to do if Mercedes Benz ABC system is not working?
Take the car to the dealer or a workshop with a Mercedes STAR diagnostic system (SDS). If the problem is not leak related, then you will need the diagnostic codes to determine what component is having the problem. “Drive Carefully” or “Visit Workshop” comes on the dash and stays.
What should I do if my ABC system is not working?
If the valve block is not holding a good seal, then the first action is to change the ABC fluid filter, perform a procedure called a “rodeo” that exercises the system, and then replace the filter again. This will sometimes clear up the problem, at least temporarily. This will cost around $300.
What should I do if my ABC pump stops working?
If so, do not start the car again until you have added more fluid and restored normal pump operation. If you attempt to drive the car without adequate fluid, the pump will be destroyed in very quick order (a $2,500 repair), while shedding metal debris into the system that will damage other components as well.
When did the SL500 body style come out?
This R129 body style SL500 was made from 1990 through 2002. It was called the 500 SL from 1990 – 1993. They all have just about the same suspension regardless of year or package. The “sport” packages are just trim and tires, not suspension, engine or drivetrain.
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequences.
What’s the difference between a SL500 and SL600?
The SL600 weighs an additional 330 pounds, or the equivalent of having two people sitting on your hood compared to an SL500. Handling is iffier with the SL600’s added weight.
SLC 500 Instruction Set Catalog Numbers 1747-L20x, 1747-L30x, 1747-L40x, 1747-L511, 1747-L514, 1747-L524, 1747-L531, 1747-L532, 1747-L533, 1747-L541, 1747-L542, 1747-L543, 1747-L551, 1747-L552, 1747-L553 Reference Manual Publication 1747-RM001G-EN-P – November 2008