Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Owner'S Manual

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Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X
Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
If the bonnet 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 driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes up to 0.8 l of oil per 1000 km. The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
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.
X
Unscrew and remove oil filler cap : with
the integrated dipstick.
X
Wipe the oil dipstick.
X
Screw oil filler cap : back all the way to
the stop.
X
Unscrew oil filler cap : again and read the
dipstick.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
MIN mark = and MAX mark ; .
X
Top up the oil if necessary.
Adding engine oil
H Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment.
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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts.
X
Unscrew and remove oil filler cap : with
the integrated dipstick.
X
Top up with the amount of oil required.
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Depending on the engine, the difference
between the minimum mark and the maxi-
mum mark is approximately 1.5 – 2 litres.
!
Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
X
Replace cap : on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks into place
securely.
Engine compartment
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Maint
enance
and
care
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