Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2012 Operator's Manual page 221

Pull release lever : for the hood.
X
The hood is released.
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
X
handle ; up and lift the hood.
Closing the hood
G WARNING
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an
accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
X
of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
X
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Engine compartment
Engine oil
Notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts (0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
When checking the oil level:
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R
the engine should be switched off for
R
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
Unscrew and remove oil filler cap : with
X
the integrated dipstick.
Wipe the oil dipstick.
X
Screw oil filler cap : back all the way to
X
the stop.
Unscrew oil filler cap : again and read the
X
dipstick.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
MIN mark = and MAX mark ;.
Add oil if necessary.
X
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