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

Check regularly and before a long trip

For information on quantities and require-
ments of operating agents, see "Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 431).
Open the hood ( page 270).
1 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
2 Brake fluid
3 Coolant level
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
For information on refilling the reservoir,
see "Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system" ( page 278).
Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see "Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 431).
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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 349).
Operation
At the gas station
Coolant level
For information on checking the coolant
level, see "Coolant" ( page 276).
Engine oil level
For more information on checking the en-
gine oil level, see "Checking engine oil lev-
el with the control system" ( page 272).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information, see "Replacing bulbs"
( page 380).
Exterior lamp switch see "Switching on
headlamps" ( page 51).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on checking the tire infla-
tion pressure, see "Checking tire inflation
pressure" ( page 290).
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