Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

Operation
At the gas station

Check regularly and before a long trip

1 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
For information on refilling the reser-
voir, see "Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system"
( page 261).
2 Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see "Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc."
( page 386).
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3 Coolant level
For information on coolant, see "Cool-
ant" ( page 258).
Brake fluid
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately. Noti-
fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as
this will not solve the problem. For
more information, see the "Practical
hints" section ( page 301).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
"Checking engine oil level with the control
system" ( page 255).
Opening hood see ( page 253).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information, see "Replacing bulbs"
( page 331).
Exterior lamp switch see "Switching on
headlamps" ( page 46).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on tire inflation pressure,
see "Checking tire inflation pressure"
( page 263).