Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Operator's Manual page 145

What You Should Know at the Gas Station
• Fuel:
Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane index
91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Fuel tank capacity approx. 21.1 US gal (80 l). This
includes approx .2.6 US gal (10 l) reserve.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out -
do not overfill.
Warning!
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently
and can cause serious injury. Whenever you are around
gasoline, extinquish all smoking materials. Never get
sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline!
• Engine Oil:
Engine oil level check, see Index.
Quantity differential between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Index.
• Automatic Transmission:
Automatic transmission fluid. For level
checks refer to Index.
• Coolant:
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/antifreeze), refer
to Index.
• Spark Plugs:
Approved spark plugs, refer to "Technical Data" (also see
Index).
• Bulbs:
High and low beams: HB2 (60/55 W),
fog lamps: YC (H3) (55 W),
turn signal, standing, side marker and parking
lamps, front: 1157 (21/5 W/32/3 cp),
tail, parking, standing and driver's side
rear fog lamp: 21/4 W/35/1.2 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W/32 cp,
tail and parking lamps: 5 W,
stop lamps: 21 W/32 cp,
high mounted stop lamp: H2 (20 W),
license plate lamps: 5 W.
• Tire Pressure:
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure inside the fuel filler
flap.
• Air Conditioner:
R-l34a refrigerant and special lubricant, refer to "Technical
Data" (also see Index).
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