Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Mercedes Benz SL600FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Basic Programming: Notes
- Set time on instrument cluster. See SETTING TIME .
- If equipped, set time on auxiliary or stationary heater.
- Normalize side power windows. See NORMALIZING POWER WINDOWS .
- Start engine and run at idle. Turn steering wheel from one lock position to the other to activate steering angle sensor. Center steering wheel. Message "EI. STAB. PROGRAM GO TO GARAGE" should erase from multifunction display panel.
- If equipped, normalize tilting/sliding roof. See NORMALIZING TILTING/SLIDING ROOF .
- If equipped, normalize memory power seats, steering column and outside mirror if components are installed. See NORMALIZING MEMORY POWER SEATS, STEERING COLUMN & OUTSIDE MIRROR .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.