2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE oil

The consumption figures have been deter-
mined in accordance with EU Directive
715/1268/EC and do not refer to a specific
vehicle. Deviations from these values may
occur under normal operating conditions.
i Only for certain countries: the respective
curren tconsumption and emission values
of your vehicle can be found in the COC
papers (EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
ITY). These documents are supplied when
the vehicle is delivered.
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damage resulting from the use of such
additives is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz implied warranty. H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Engine oil
Only Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils
may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines.
Al ist of the engine oils tested and approved
in accordance with the Mercedes-Ben zSpec-
ifications for Service Products can be called
up by visiting http://bevo.daimler.com and
entering the MB Sheet number. Further infor-
mation on tested and approved engine oils
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Engine oils which have been
approved by Mercedes-Benz have the MB
Sheet number indicated on the oil container under the "MB approval" notice. The table
shows which MB Sheet number applies to
which engine: MB Sheet number
229.5
i
In rare cases the following characteristics
of the engine oil used may be unavailable:
R engine oil brand
R grade (MB Sheet number)
R SAEc lassification (viscosity)
In such cases, you can use another mineral
or synthetic engine oil which has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You must the nhave an oil change carried
out at the earliest possible opportunity.
Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-
grade engine oil.
! Do no tuse lubricant additives. These can
lead to increased wear and damage to
mechanical assemblies. The use of lubri-
cant additives will result in a restriction of
your warranty.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select the SAE classification (viscosity) of the
engine oil according to the outside tempera-
ture. The following table shows you the vis-
cosity classes to be used depending on the
average air temperature. 350
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Capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter. Engine with oil filter
9.5 l
Coolant
The coolan tis a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
! Only top up with coolant that has been
premixed with the desired antifreeze pro-
tection. You could otherwise damage the
engine.
Further information on coolants and on fill-
ing can be found in the Mercedes-Benz
Specifications for Service Products, MB
Approval 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at
http://bevo.daimler.com. You can also
consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
the boiling point will be too low.
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 †. The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R
be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
around -37 †.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †); otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz.
! The engine cooling system is filled with
coolant which must be renewed after 15
years, or after 250,000 km at the latest.
The warranty is only valid if you top up with
an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which
has been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
if the recommended mixture ratio is
observed. Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point. G
Risk of accident
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill).T his would impair braking
efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years
with brake fluid that has been approved by
Mercedes-Benz
i There is usually a notice in the engine
compartmentt o remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Service products and capacities
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Windscreen washe
rsystem
The headlamp cleaning system and wind-
screen washers ystem are both supplied from
the washer fluid reservoir.
Further information on windscree nwasher
fluid and its mixing ratio ( Ypage 270). Vehicle data
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4638 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2078 mm
Vehicle height
29 1262 mm
Wheel base
2680 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(according to
DIN)
30 1620 kg
Maximum boot
load
62 kg
Vehicle-specific weigh
tinformation can be
found on the vehicle identificatio nplate
(Y page 348). Boot lid opening dimensions
0001
Opening height :1610 mm (rea rspoiler
retracted)
Opening height: 167 7mm(rear spoiler
extended)
i The values specified may differ from the
actual values depending on the tyres, load,
optional equipment and condition of the
suspension. Opening dimensions of the gullwing
doors 0001
Range of movement exceeding vehicle
width: 362 mm
0002 Opening height: 1875 mm (mirrors folded
in)
Opening height: 1947 mm (mirrors folded
out)
29 The values specified may differ from the actual values depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment and
condition of the suspension.
30 The unladen weight includes all fluids (fuel tank 90 % full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen
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