Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 163

Displays and operation
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Display messages
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Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual
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Engine oil level
Stop vehicle
Switch engine off
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Add 1 litre engine
oil when next refu‐
elling
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Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
faulty alternator
R
torn poly-V-belt
R
a malfunction in the electronics
R
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
X
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
Open the bonnet.
X
Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
X
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The coolant level is too low.
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing
X
so ( page 192).
Y
If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
X
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
There is insufficient oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine
damage.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
X
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
Top up and check the engine oil level (
X
The oil level is too low.
Check the oil level (
X
If necessary, top up the engine oil.
X
Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs top-
X
ping up more often than usual.
You have added too much engine oil. The engine or catalytic con-
verter may be damaged.
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level.
X
Observe the legal requirements.
Y
page 191).
Y
page 191).