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1. Press the Menu button repeatedly until you see the Settings display. From the settings menu, you have the choice to revert to all the factory settings, or to choose from a sub-menu and reset the individual functions for the Mercedes Benz SL.
2. Select Reset if you want to adjust all the functions, including the navigation system, to factory settings. Factory settings are the defaults set up by the manufacturer. Hold the button for about three seconds. If you want to reset just the navigation system, go to Step 4.
3. Press the Reset button again to confirm the request. This will reset all the sub-menu functions.
4. Press the up or down arrow to select a function from the sub-menu.
5. Select the Nav menu to select from the navigation settings.
6. Click Reset twice to reset the navigation system.

Instructions
1. Get inside the Mercedes Kompressor C180, fasten your seat-belt and put the key into the ignition.
2. Ensure that the transmission of the Mercedes C180 is in the neutral position and that either the hand or foot brake are being applied.
3. Twist the ignition key and start the car.
4. Hold the Mercedes C180 in neutral momentarily until engine speed has steadied, the car is operating normally and has started to warm up for better performance.
5. Shift the Mercedes C180 into either first gear or reverse with the shift stick and with the clutch pressed in fully with your foot, but with a brake still being applied.
6. Remove any C180 braking while slowly easing off the C180 clutch and applying a little gas with the accelerator. Ease down the street in the direction you need to go.

Manual Soft Top Operation
1. Turn your Audi TTs engine off if your soft top is only manually installable.
2. Push in the soft top release storage buttons on either side of the vehicle. Pull the soft top up and release its front strap.
3. Lift the entire soft top out of the storage container and fit it over the vehicles cockpit until it connects to the windshield frame.
4. Go inside the Audi TT, press the large button on the ceiling and grab the soft top handle. Turn the handle counterclockwise and pull down on the soft top. Turn the handle clockwise while holding the soft top to the windshield frame.
Power Controlled Soft Top Operation
5. Turn your Audi TTs engine on and pull up on the emergency brake to engage it.
6. Push the soft top control button next to the emergency brake and hold it in. The soft top will emerge from the storage well in the rear of the vehicle.
7. Release the button when the soft top is no longer moving forward. Press the large button on the ceiling and twist the soft top handle counterclockwise. Pull the soft top down and toward the windshield frame and twist the handle clockwise to lock it in.

Rear View Mirror
1. Use a slotted screwdriver to unsnap the plastic tabs on the plastic cover of the mirror.
2. Rotate the mirror to the left to remove it from the mounting bracket.
3. Plug the electrical wiring connector from the mounting bracket into the rear of the mirror. The electrical wiring connector is already attached to the mirror.
4. Place the mirror back onto the mounting bracket and rotate it to the right to secure it.
5. Snap the plastic cover back onto the mirror.
Side View Mirror
6. Open the door and use a slotted screwdriver to pry off the mirror cover from the inside of the vehicle.
7. Remove the three 10mm bolts with a socket wrench.
8. Pull the mirror off of the M3. Plug the electrical wiring connector into the side view mirror and place it back onto the vehicle.
9. Reattach the three 10mm bolts.
10. Push the mirror cover back onto the mirror and close the door.

1. Research the car you want to lease online and find out what the MSRP is Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price). A good deal for a negotiated selling price is $500 to $700 under that number. An even better deal is $800 or $900 under it. Have that number in mind when you go to the dealership.
2. Visit the dealership and choose the car you want to lease. Ask the dealer to tell you what a two- or three-year lease would cost. Dont go above a 36-month lease; the car will be out of the warranty at that point. Tell the salesperson you dont just want to know what your monthly payments would be but what the actual negotiated selling price of the car is.
3. Dont accept the first number the salesperson gives you, especially if its not close to the number you had in mind. Theyll expect you to negotiate it down.
4. Leases use a complicated system to determine the finance percentage youll pay each month. Unlike "buying" a new car where the better your credit rating, the better your finance percentage, a lease is not as flexible. They base it on something called a money factor, which translates to a percentage. This is determined by the car company (not the dealership) and is not based on your credit rating. Banks do not typically offer financing for a new car lease so dont bother to comparison shop.
5. Ask if the dealership is running any rebate specials on leases. This could knock $500 to $1,000 off the price. If you graduated college recently, they may have a special rebate for that too.
6. You will be given the option of having 12,000 or 15,000 miles a year allowed for your mileage and the price difference will be between $50 to $100 per year. While its tempting to go for the extra mileage, keep in mind that many car makers will forego the extra mileage at lease turn-in. So, although they tell you that every mile above the limit will cost up to 35 cents per mile, they may forgive that number if you lease another vehicle from them.
7. Dont let the salesperson talk you into choosing a car that has more options than you want. For example, the only difference between two identical cars may be that one has car mats for $175. Since theyre worked into the cars price, youre paying a small monthly percentage for leasing those mats. You can buy car mats from a store for a fraction of the price instead.
8. Before leaving the dealership, make sure you know the MSRP, the negotiated lease price, the length of the lease, mileage allowance and what the bottom-line monthly payments will be. Ask the salesperson about the acquisition fee. This is a non-negotiable fixed price set by the car maker that is attached to every lease deal.
9. Go to the lease calculator online (see Resources below) and plug in the numbers to see if you come up with the same figure as the dealership. If the numbers match and you are satisfied with that price, make a deal with them. If not, call your salesperson and see if you can negotiate the discrepancy.

1. Locate and open the fuse panel cover. This can be found in the drivers side dashboard. Pull down on it from the top with your fingers.
2. Find the large port within the fuse panel. It will be the same size and shape as the connective end of the BMW OBD reset tool. This small computerized hand-held device can be purchased from your BMW dealer.
3. Plug the tool into the port.
4. Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the On position. Dont start the engine.
5. Wait for the tool to automatically clear all the trouble codes. Unplug the tool and close the fuse panel cover. Start the engine and verify that all service and warning lights of the instrument panel have shut off. The computer has been reset.

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On most vehicles, the date of manufacture is found on a sticker attached to the car frame and is visible when the drivers side door is open.
2. Open the door, and look for stickers on the car frame near the door latch post (U-shaped bolt). There probably will be more than one.
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(Click on photo to enlarge) The sticker with a bar code and the vehicles VIN number is the Safety Standard Certification Label. It contains the month and year of manufacture. In this case, it was made in 7/97, or July, 1997. Look at the end of the top line for this information.This label is attached vertically on the car frame underneath the latch post. Photo is horizontal for easier viewing.

1. Look closely underneath the passenger side of the dash to find the lower dash panel. The lower dash panel is attached by two screws and two clips.
2. Remove the two Phillips screws from the top portion of the lower dash panel. Lower the panel and release the clips on the bottom.
3. Examine the cabin air filter panel to find the sliding clips. Pull the front clip up and push the rear clip down. Due to the Crossfires unique dash setup, the cabin air filter is mounted vertically.
4. Remove the panel and set it aside. Pull out the old cabin air filter and discard it. Clear any debris from the cabin air filter housing and insert the new filter.
5. Attach the cabin air filter cover and secure the clips. Replace the lower dash panel, secure the clips and tighten the Phillips screws.

1. Decide on the style of BMW you would like. They offer sedans, SUVs, sports wagons and coupes. If you arent familiar with all the options BMW has to offer, visit their website to check out all the models available and the features they include.
2. Make a list of the features and options that are the most important to you. If you have a lot of custom features you would like to have, consider custom-ordering your BMW and having it delivered to a dealer near you. This option is available both on the website and at a BMW dealer.
3. Choose the top three models you are interested in and do more research. The BMW 650 series is rated negatively as having a rough ride, jerky transmission and throttle problems. The BMW X5 is rated as one of the most luxurious SUVs and has a V8 under the hood that is popular with many car owners. These are important things to know about each of the models.
4. Consider the warranties offered by BMW. The manufacturer offers a 12-year warranty for the bodywork, three years for the paint and an entire automobile warranty that covers original BMW parts and accessories for 2 years regardless of mileage, but not including replacement of worn parts.

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On most vehicles, the date of manufacture is found on a sticker attached to the car frame and is visible when the drivers side door is open.
2. Open the door, and look for stickers on the car frame near the door latch post (U-shaped bolt). There probably will be more than one.
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(Click on photo to enlarge) The sticker with a bar code and the vehicles VIN number is the Safety Standard Certification Label. It contains the month and year of manufacture. In this case, it was made in 7/97, or July, 1997. Look at the end of the top line for this information.This label is attached vertically on the car frame underneath the latch post. Photo is horizontal for easier viewing.

1. Lay a blanket down in the area where the hardtop will be stored. Put the other blanket nearby.
2. Open both doors on the 560SL. Find the latches in each of the four corners of the hardtop where it meets the body of the car. The latches are set into the top of the sides of the body and are flush to the surface when in the closed position. They look similar to hard, plastic, rounded rectangular plugs.
3. Open all four hardtop latches by fitting the tip of an index finger in the groove molded into the end of each latch and pulling up to release.
4. Pull up the seat back-release lever on the drivers seat, and push the seat back down toward the steering wheel.
5. Reach behind the drivers seat, and turn the crank handle of the rear latch counterclockwise until the latch releases. The rear of the hardtop will pop up away from the car body slightly when the rear latch releases.
6. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and have a helper stand on the other side. Lift the hardtop up off the body of the car. Walk toward the rear of the Mercedes together, carrying the hardtop. Once the hardtop is no longer over the car, carry it together to where the blanket is laid down and place it on the blanket.
7. Place the additional blanket over the hardtop to protect it while in storage.

1. Warm the engine up to operating temperature so that oil will drain out completely. Park the BMW on a flat, level surface. Lift the front passenger side of the car with a floor jack, using the factory jacking point. Lower the car onto a jack stand placed under the front cross member. You can leave the jack in place for added security if you prefer. Alternatively you can drive the front of the car up onto a pair of ramps.
2. Locate the oil drain plug, which is on the oil sump and points down at an angle. Place an oil catch container under the oil drain plug. Use a 17 mm socket to loosen and remove the drain plug. Let the oil fully drain into the container. Loosen the oil cap in the engine bay to speed the process.
3. Locate the large, cylindrical container with a 36 mm nut on top. This is the oil filter housing. Unscrew the 36 mm nut with a socket and ratchet. Remove the cap and the filter as a unit. Remove the filter and then the O-ring located in the cap by gently prying it out with a screwdriver.
4. Install a new O-ring in the cap. Lightly coat the O-ring with engine oil. Install the new filter onto the cap. Make sure all the oil has drained out of the engine and then reinstall and tighten the filter and cap.
5. Wipe off the drain bolt. Remove the old crush washer from the drain bolt. Install a new crush washer on the bolt. Install the drain bolt and tighten it to 21 foot-pounds. Remove the oil cap on the valve cover and pour 7 qts. of oil into the engine. Tighten the oil cap. Start the engine and let it get up to operating temperature or drive it. Ensure there are no leaks.

1. Learn about grades of leather before you shop. Full-grain aniline leather sofas are the softest, most priciest pieces around. With top-grain leather, the top of the leather is sanded off and processed for a uniform look. If you can afford it, avoid split-grain leathers, which are taken from the lower surfaces of the hide and are notoriously weaker.
2. Understand the ways manufacturers prepare and finish leather. Among top-grain leathers, aniline leather has been soaked in aniline dye, with no other finishes or dyes applied, while semi-aniline has a little coating or pigment to protect against fading and stains. Pigmented leather, made from lesser-grade hides and fully treated with surface color, may be stiffer but offers protection against scratches, fading and stains.
3. Measure your room and all door openings in advance, and decide where you will place the sofa. Take your dimensions along with you to the store. There is no sense in falling in love with a piece, only to have it get stuck in the doorway. You may need to consider a sectional or a few smaller pieces of leather furniture.
4. Keep in mind your room colors when you shop. That chestnut sofa may look great in the store, but clash terribly with your favorite chair. Ask about other colors that may be available but not displayed on the showroom floor. Some retailers also may offer leather swatches for free or a nominal cost.
5. Try out the sofas in the store. Is the sofa wide enough to lay down and take a nap or snuggle with your sweetie? Do the cushions feel firm? If the thought of your family lounging around and eating popcorn on the sofa makes you shudder, you may have to settle for a lesser grade for your own sanity. You want to enjoy your purchase, not constantly worry about your sofa getting ruined.
6. Ask the salesperson about the sofa frame and construction. Look for solid hardwood frames on any leather sofa.

1. Drive the BMW 740 into your garage or driveway because if you perform this removal procedure on the side of the road it will look like you are stealing the stereo. Place the 740 in Park and pull the emergency brake to make sure it does not shift while you are working on it. Make sure the car is off before you continue.
2. Pull the two plastic cup holders out from the center arm rest by hand. Unscrew the Philips head screws at the bottom of the cup holder holes. Go to the back seat of the 740 and pull the ash tray out from the rear of the front center arm rest. Unscrew the two Philips head screws that are underneath. Pull the center arm rest up and then back and place it to the side so that it does not get bent. Pull the emergency brake jacket off and the center plastic bezel from around the shifter.
3. Pry the bottom of the center console bezel up with a flat screwdriver. Be very gentle, as you can easily crack the plastic. Work the screwdriver in the seam between the center console bezel and the rest of the dash. Pull the center console bezel straight back and then up once all the pegs are disengaged. Place the center console somewhere safe, as it too is prone to cracking.

1. Plug the OBD II scan tool connector into the socket to the left and slightly below the steering wheel.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Press the power button on the scan tool, if it does not come on automatically. Wait for the tool to complete the scanning process.
4. Press the Reset or Erase button on the scan tool to reset the computer codes.

1. Park the Mercedes 107 on a flat, level surface and pull the parking brake. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Open the back doors of the Mercedes. Peel the carpet from the rear floor of the Mercedes. Push a screwdriver under the carpet and pull upwards if the carpet sticks the to frame.
3. Locate the wooden panels on top of the mounting points. Remove the panels by prying them off the car. Set the panels aside.
4. Clear any dirt or debris from the mounting points on the floor.
5. Slide the rear seat into the Mercedes. Align the mounting brackets on the Mercedes seat with the mounting points on the floor. Push the seat onto the mounting points.
6. Tighten the brackets with a socket wrench.
7. Install seat belts. Hold the mounting bracket of the seat belt over the mounting point on the side of the car. Fit into place and tighten with a socket wrench.

1. Remove the lower splash guard by turning its bolts in a counterclockwise direction. There are four bolts holding it in, and removing it will give bottom access to the power steering pump.
2. Drain the fluid from the pump by uncapping it and siphoning the old fluid out with a turkey baster or similar device. Fluid can be collected in a drain pan.
3. Remove the drive belt by turning the tension pulley in a clockwise direction, as it is threaded opposite of most manufacturers pulleys. Once this pulley has released its tension, the belt can be slid off of the power steering pump, which is on the bottom right of the motor.
4. Unbolt the power steering pumps bolts in a counterclockwise direction.
5. Uncouple the pumps lines by turning the nuts in a counterclockwise direction with a line wrench. Some models will have disconnects on the pump, and the hardware should be saved for reuse unless the new pump has replacements.
6. Remove the pump from the vehicle by pulling it towards the front and away from the car.
7. Replace the pump with the new one, reconnecting its lines and tightening the mounting bolts.
8. Replace the drive belt and tighten the tension pulley by turning its bolt in a counterclockwise direction. The belt should have about an inch of play.
9. Fill the power steering pump with fresh fluid by cranking the car and moving the steering wheel back and forth while pouring fluid into the pump. Do not overfill the pump, as the pressures inside of it are very high.

1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the car battery using an adjustable wrench.
2. Insert the Mercedes removal keys in the slots on the left- and right-hand sides of the radio. Push the keys in the slots until they click into place. Pull on the keys and drag the radio unit out of the dashboard housing. Disconnect the wire harness from the rear of the radio by pushing the tab on the edge and pulling the connection apart. Pull out the radio antenna cable. Place the old stereo to one side.
3. Connect the new stereo. Attach the wire harness from the new stereo to the wire harness adapter. Push the connections together until they click into place. Repeat this process attaching the other end of the wire harness adapter to the wire harness from the Mercedes E300. Plug the radio antenna cable into the radio antenna port on the rear of the new stereo.
4. Slide the connected radio into the dashboard housing, taking care not to trap any of the wires. Push the radio into the housing as far as it will go. Reconnect the negative terminal to the car battery. Turn on the new stereo to test the installation.

1. Buy a timing chain that is made specifically for the BMW 525i 2.5L engine. Most auto parts store or online vendors carry the timing chain needed. Lift the hood of your vehicle and disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the vibration damper and hub assembly to reach the upper and lower timing case covers. Remove case covers. Refer to the vehicle service or owners manual to identify vehicle parts.
2. Use a ratchet and pinch the upper timing chain tensioner to hold it in place. Use a wrench to remove the upper timing chain sprockets. Remove the camshafts that run along the side of the timing chain. Loosen bolts holding the upper timing chain guide in place. Remove the timing chain and upper timing chain guide. Remove the ratchet holding the upper timing chain tensioner. Remove the crankshaft sprocket and tensioning rail if necessary. Remove the Woodruff key.
3. Install the new timing chain. Replace the Woodruff key and reattach the crankshaft sprocket and tensioning rail. Reattach camshaft sprockets and tighten bolts using a wrench to 16 foot pounds (22Nm). Reattach and tighten lower timing cover bolts to 6.5 to 8.0 foot pounds (9 to 11Nm). Reattach the vibration damper hub bolt and tighten to 17 foot pounds (23 Nm).
4. Replace the upper and lower timing case covers. Start the engine to make sure the timing chain is installed properly.

1. Open the trunk of the 300CE and disconnect the battery with a socket wrench. Remove only the negative terminal.
2. Open the drivers-side door and insert the removal key into the four holes around the climate control unit, making sure the flat side is facing outward when inserting the key. Twist the key to unlock each locking tab.
3. Pull the climate control unit out of the vehicle and disconnect its wiring harness at the rear of the unit. Installation is the reverse of removal.
4. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and close the trunk.