Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
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Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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1. Windshield and headlamp
washer reservoir
Fill with MB Windshield Washer
Concentrate plus water when
temperature is above freezing or
Washer Concentrate plus premixed
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze
when temperature is below freezing
2. Engine coolant reservoir
Coolant should reach top of tab
inside filler neck when coolant is cold
Warning: Removing cap while
hot can result in personal injury
3. Hood latch
Pull inside hood release, then pull (3)
4. Engine oil dipstick
Check with car level and engine off
and at normal operating temperature;
underfilling and overfilling could
cause severe engine damage
5. Fuse box
(fuse chart in trunk)
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Brake fluid reservoir
Fill with MB (DOT 4) brake fluid
8. Battery
This is one of two batteries
Tip: Automatic transmission does
not have a dipstick
SL600 engine oil level checked
via multi-function display
Maintenance/tips
To maintain vehicle safety and
operational reliability, maintenance
should be carried out based upon the
intervals recommended by the Flexible
Service System indicator message
displayed in the multi-function display.
For detailed information, refer to your
Maintenance Booklet. Use fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc., tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz;
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet or inquire at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
SL500
SL600
SL55 AMG
Break-in period
First 1,000 miles:
Drive at moderate and varying road
and engine speeds
Avoid full throttle, excessive engine
speeds or kick-down of transmission
After 1,000 miles:
Speeds may be gradually increased
to permissible maximum
Tire economy and tips
Tips: A tire pressure recommendation
table is located inside fuel filler door
See Operator’s Manual for important
safety information regarding tires
and vehicle loading
Maintain correct front and rear alignment
Maintain correct tire pressure, check
pressure when tires are cold
Rotate tires and check balance
based on degree of tire wear and
recommendation of tire manufacturer
Spare tire/rim life limited to 12,000 miles
Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC)
Provides maximum brake boosting
electronically to increase braking safety
SBC brake system malfunction or low
electrical energy will result in longer
brake pedal travel and greater brake
force to be applied by driver, Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
ABS automatically pumps the brakes
to prevent wheel lockup
Warning: Do not pump brakes;
maintain constant firm pressure
on brake pedal to maximize
braking effectiveness
Brake Assist System (BAS)
Apply continuous full braking power,
do not reduce brake pedal pressure
If BAS light comes on, a malfunction
has occurred, Mercedes-Benz Center
inspection required
Snow tires
M+S radial-ply tires on all four wheels
are recommended for winter driving
Snow chains (not included)
Snow chains should be installed
only on rear tires; follow the
manufacturer’s mounting instructions;
remove as soon as possible when
driving on roads without snow
Warning: Never exceed chain
manufacturer’s specified maximum
speed and never drive faster than
30 mph with chains
Gasoline
Unleaded fuel only: 91 octane min.
Fuel tank capacity: 20.8 gallon
Warning: Overfilling of fuel tank
may create pressure in the system,
causing gas to spray out upon
removing the filler nozzle, which
could cause personal injury
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