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

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Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(
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page 279).
The coolant is a mixture of water and
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
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corrosion protection
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antifreeze protection
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raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the
coolant during operation is approximately
266 ‡ (130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
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be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
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not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recommends an
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
Windshield/headlamp cleaning
system
Important safety notes
!
Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
!
Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
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Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
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Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
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Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB WinterFit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
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Down to 14 ‡ ( Ò 10 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 2 parts water.
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Down to Ò 4 ‡ ( Ò 20 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
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Down to Ò 20.2 ‡ ( Ò 29 †): mix 2 parts MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
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Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Filling capacities
Model Capacity
All models
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
Vehicle data, Coupe
Dimensions and weights
The data stated here specifically refers to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an
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