Windshield Washer System - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn
X
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
Check the oil level again with the oil
X
dipstick ( page 543).
Y
Further information on engine oil
( page 612).
Y
Checking and adding other service
products
Checking coolant level
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape.
Example
Engine compartment
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X
Only check the coolant level when the
vehicle is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 155).
Y
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (
Check the coolant temperature gauge in
X
the multifunction display.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
Turn the SmartKey to position
X
0 ( page 155) in the ignition lock.
Y
Slowly turn cap ; half a turn counter-
X
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
Turn cap ; further counter-clockwise and
X
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
= in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank :.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar = in the fuel
filler neck when warm, there is enough
coolant in expansion tank :.
If necessary, add coolant that has been
X
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Replace cap ; and turn it clockwise as far
X
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
( page 613).
Y

Windshield washer system

G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
545
page 155).
Y
Z