Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Pull release lever : on the hood.
The hood is released.
!
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
handle ; up and lift the hood.
Closing the hood
X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 inches (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
General notes
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil over a
distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
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.
R
the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R
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
dipstick
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, 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.
X
Unscrew and remove oil filler cap : with
the integrated dipstick.
X
Wipe the oil dipstick.
X
Screw on oil filler cap : again to the stop.
X
Unscrew oil filler cap : again and read the
dipstick.
If the level is between MIN mark = and
MAX mark ; , the oil level is correct.
X
If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
= or below, add 1.1 US qt(1.0 liter) engine
oil.
Engine compartment
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Maintenance
and
care
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