Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
앫
An ignition cable may be damaged.
앫
The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
왘
Give very little gas.
왘
Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
The coolant temperature gauge is
above 248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and turn off the engine. Allow engine
and coolant to cool.
왘
Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
컄 page 276).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
왘
Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be de-
termined:
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
앫 major assemblies
앫 fuel system
앫
engine mount:
왘
Start the engine in the usual manner.