Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK, Operator'S Manual

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Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
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Pull release lever : on the hood.
The hood is released.
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Reach into the gap, pull hood catch han-
dle ; up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood
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Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
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Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Engine oil
Notes on the oil level
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
AMG vehicles: before operation on race
tracks, check the oil level and (
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page 279)
add oil if necessary (
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page 280). Race track
operation is only permitted with a maximum
engine oil level.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
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park the vehicle on a level surface.
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the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
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if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
Engine compartment
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Maintenance
and
care
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