2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE coolant level

i
If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is
not properly engaged. Open it again and
close it with a little more force. Engine oil
Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes a maximum of 0.8 l oil per 1000 km.
The oil consumption may be highert han this
when the vehicle is new or if you frequently
drive at high engine speeds.
Checking the engine oil level X
To check the engine oil, move the vehicle
to level ground. Switch off the engine at
normal operating temperature after run-
ning it in neutral for 30 seconds. X
Unscrew oil filler cap 0001with the integrated
oil dipstick and wipe the dipstick.
X Screw oil filler cap 0001back all the way to
the stop.
X Unscrew oil filler cap 0001again and read the
dipstick.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
minimum mark 0015and maximum mark 0002.
X Top up the oil if necessary.
Topping up the engine oil H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. Oil must not be allowed to escape into
the soil or waterways. You would otherwise be
damaging the environment. X
Unscrew and remove oil filler cap 0001with
the integrated dipstick.
X Top up with the amount of oil required
(Y page 350).
i The difference between the minimum
mark and maximum mark is approximately
1.5 litres.
! Do not add too much oil. If too much oil
is added and the oil level is above the max-
imum mark on the dipstick, the engine or
catalytic converter could be damaged.
Have excess oil siphoned off.
X Screw oil filler cap 0001back all the way to
the stop.
Ensure that the oil filler cap locks into place
securely.
You can find further information about engine
oil on (Y page 350). Coolant
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Set the Start/Stop button to key position
2(Y page 202).
X Check the coolant temperature in the on-
board computer (Y page 241). G
Risk of injury
The cooling system is pressurised. Therefore,
only unscrew the cap once the engine has
cooled down. The coolant temperature gauge Engine compartment
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must display less than 70
†.Otherwise, you
could be scalded if hot coolant escapes.
The coolant expansio ntank is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel. X
Slowly tur ncap 0001 half a turn anti-clock-
wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap 0001further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficient coolan tincoolant expan-
sion tank 0002if the coolant is level with the
mark in the filler neck when cold or approx-
imately 1.5 cm higher when hot.
X Top up the coolant if necessary.
X Replace cap 0001and screw it tight.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 351). Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system
The washer fluid reservoir for the windscreen
washer system and headlamp cleaning sys-
tem is located in the engine compartment on
the right-hand side when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel. i
Add windscreen washer concentrate to
the washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer fluid is highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibi-
ted when handling washer fluid concentrate.
! Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able washer fluid concentrate could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps.
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand.
X At temperatures above freezing: Fill the
washer fluid reservoir with amix of water
and windscreen washer concentrate (e.g.
MB SummerFit).
X At temperatures below freezing: Fill the
washer fluid reservoir with amix of water,
antifreeze additive and windscreen washer
concentrate (e.g. MB WinterFit). Adapt the
mixing ratio to the outside temperatures.
X To open: pull cap0001upwards by the tab.
X Top up with the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap 0001onto the filler neck
until it engages. Tyres and wheels
Please bear the following in mind
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you only use tyres and 270
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
0009
Turn on the igni‐
tion to release
the parking brake 0009
The indicato rlamp (red )flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brak ewhile the igni-
tion was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition. 0004
Check brake fluid
level G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addi-
tion, the 0004indicator lamp in the instrumentc lusterlights up
and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not top up the brak efluid. This will not rectify the problem. 0004
EBD, ABS, ESP inop‐
erative See Own‐
er's Manual G
Risk of accident
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ABS, ESP ®
, BA Sand hill
start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. In addition, the
0002, 0001and0012 warning lamps in the instrument cluster light
up and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system continue sto function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 000F
Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine
off The coolant is too hot. In addition, the
000Fwarning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.
by snow, slush or ice.
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the
engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the coolant temperature increases again, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The poly-V-belt may hav
etorn. Awarning tone also sounds.
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: do not start the engine
agai nuntil the display message disappears. Otherwise, ther eis
a ris kofe ngine damage.
X If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop. 000F The engine fa
nis faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads (e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain) and stop-and-go driving. 000E
Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low.
X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing
so (Y page 269).
X If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 0006
Left dipped beam
or
Right dipped beam The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp does not light up. In
addition, the main-beam headlamp is also inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
AUTO lights inoper‐
ative The light sensor is faulty.
X
Switch the lights on and off turning the rotary light switch to
000B or000D(Y page 215). 0006
Rear left turn sig‐
nal
or
Rear right turn
signal The LEDs in the rear left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 300
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
0007
Reserve fuel level The fuel level has fallen belo
wthe reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. 0016
Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Top up the washer fluid (Y page 270).0009
Parking lock mal‐
funct. Apply park‐
ing brake Transmission position
Pcannot be selected.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Have the vehicle transpor-
ted on a recovery vehicle or towed with the rear axle raised
(Y page 339). 0001
Stop Engage P The transmission is faulty. The vehicle loses drive and rolls to a
standstill.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Transmission oil
cooling Malfunc‐
tion The transmission coolant pump is faulty. The transmission may
overheat.
X In the on-board computer, select the AMGmenu and check the
transmission oil temperature.
X Avoid excessive loading, e.g. due to dynamic driving.
X If the transmission oil temperature is less than 120 †, you can
continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Trans. oil overhea‐
ted Drive on with
care The transmission oil has overheated. Manual drive program
Mand
shift range restriction are no longer available. The engine output
is reduced according to the degree of overheating.
X Allow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style. 0005
Rear spoiler
retracts manually The rear spoiler is retracted manually.
X
Press and hold the button until the rear spoiler is fully retracted. Display messages
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The coolant tempera-
ture gauges shows a
value above 120 †. A
display message may
also appeara
nd a warn-
ing tone may sound. The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longe
rbeing cooled sufficiently.
X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 269). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary. If the coolant level is correct, the radiator fan may be faulty. The
coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi-
ciently.
X
If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving on
mountain roads and stop/start driving. PARKTRONIC
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning display are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds and
the indicator lamp in
the PARKTRONIC but-
ton lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
X
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning display are lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 284).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X
See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. 316
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More informatio ncan be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscree nwasher fluid
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you use
products which have been tested and spe-
cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle and are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the relevant section as:
R parts and service products are matched.
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the
implied warranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (such
as MB 229.5) have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protec tyour health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed.
H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuel
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact with
your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is damaging
to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity
85 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approx. 14 l
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Even small amounts of diesel
result in damage to the injection system.
Damage resulting from adding diesel is not
covered by the warranty.
Further information on refuelling and on fuels
(Y page 266).
Notes on fuel consumption The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R
at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R in mountainous terrain Service products and capacities
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