2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 describes a Base-trim convertible with two doors and a turbocharged V8 under the hood. The V8 measures 4.7 liters, or 285 cubic inches, and pairs dual overhead camshafts with gasoline fuel. One engine, one body and one trim make up the listing for this year, and the manual's specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams address that car.

Engines covered

• 4.7L V8 (285 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2016 SL550. A single recall names the 2016 SL550. It covers certain cars whose emergency call software could drift away from the true date and time, which risked sending responders an inaccurate position and delaying help. The fix was an over-the-air update, with dealers confirming it took or updating the communication module software themselves. The manual's wiring diagrams and module diagnostics support checking the telematics circuit, its power and ground feeds, and its communication with the car's other control units.