Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 161

What You Should Know at the Gas Station
• Fuel:
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping Into open air, fully
insert filler nozzle unit.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out - do
not overfill.
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the Check Engine" lamp to illuminate.
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 1) reserve.
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: Halogen type 9004,
fog lamps: Halogen type H 1 (55 W),
tail, parking, standing and driver's side
rear fog lamp 21/4 W/ 35/ 1.2 cp,
turn signal, standing, side marker and parking
lamps, front 21/5 W/ 32P/3 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear 21W/ 32 cp,
stop lamps 21 W/ 32 cp,
license plate lamps 5 W.
•
Tire Pressure:
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure inside the fuel filler
flap.
•
Air Conditioner:
R-134a refrigerant and special lubricant
refer to "Technical Data" (also see Index).
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