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

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Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use
products that have been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following
inscription on the containers:
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MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 331.0)
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MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 331.0)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 331.0). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Fuel
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
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WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
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Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
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If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
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If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
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Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
Total capacity 22.5 gal (85 l)
Of which reserve Approx. 3.7 gal
(14 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
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Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the
ignition if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a
qualified specialist workshop and have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
!
Only refuel using unleaded gasoline with
a minimum octane rating of 91.
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To ensure the longevity and full
performance of the engine, only premium-
grade unleaded gasoline must be used.
If standard premium-grade unleaded
gasoline is unavailable and unleaded
gasoline of a lower grade is used for
refueling, observe the following
precautions:
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only fill the fuel tank to half full with
regular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest
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