2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class oil additives

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12 Vsocket
see Sockets
911 emergency call ..........................377A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes ....................73
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................143
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Display message ............................ 259
Function/informatio n.................... 215
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 257
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 202
Function/notes ............................. 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 257
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND displa y........................... 200
Function/notes ............................. 198
Active Driving Assistance package .214
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Display message ............................ 258
Function/informatio n.................... 218
Active light function .........................131
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 207
Important safety notes ..................206
Active partition (US Bdevices
only) Selecting ........................................ 445
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................ .79Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 197
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 131
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Additives (engine oil) ........................581
Address book Browsing ........................................ 398
Calling up ....................................... 398
Changing an entry .......................... 400
Connecting acall........................... 401
Creating an entry ........................... 399
Deleting an entry ........................... 399
Deleting contacts ........................... 404
Detail sabout an entry ................... 400
Entering characters .......................299
Entry as ahome address ...............358
Hiding contact details ....................405
Importing contacts ........................403
Introduction ................................... 398
Receiving vCards ........................... 404
Searching for an entry ...................399
Starting route guidance .................401
Voice tag ....................................... 402
Address entry menu .......................... 318
Adjusting the soun dsettings
Balance .......................................... 295
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles )........................................ 198
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 250
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 56
Head bag ......................................... 58
Important safety notes ....................54
Knee bag .......................................... 57
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 53
Side impact airb ag.......................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRF LOW ........................................... 1454
Index

DVD
Copy protection ............................. 447
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............443
Inserting ........................................ 436
Notes on discs ............................... 447
Selecting amedia type .................. 441
Selecting atrack ............................ 442
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble )............................................ 295
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....228
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....229 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................235
Function/notes ............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 121
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 235
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................160
Automatic engine switch-off ..........159
Deactivating/activating .................160
General information .......................159
Important safety notes ..................158
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Trunk ............................................... 99
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .69
Safety guideline s............................. 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....35
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 277
Display message ............................ 254
ECO start/stop function ................158Engine number ............................... 578
Irregularr
unning............................ 162
Jump-starting ................................. 534
Starting problems ..........................162
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............157
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 538
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................162
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 514
Additives ........................................ 581
Checking the oil level ..................... 513
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 513
Display message ............................ 255
Filling capacity ............................... 581
Notes about oil grades ................... 581
Notes on oil level/consumption ....513
Temperature (on-board computer) .236
Viscosity ........................................ 581
Entering an intersection name ......... 321
Entering a street name .....................319
Entering the address (example) .......318
Entering the city ................................ 319
Entering the house number .............. 319
Entry Deleting ......................................... 302
Saving ............................................ 300
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...237
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 77
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................76
Display message ............................ 241
ETS .................................................. 75
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety information ...........76
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 75
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 440
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 451 Index
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Adding engine oil
G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is no tspilled next
to the filler neck. Let the engine cool down
and thoroughly clean the engine oil off the
components before starting the engine. H
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacemen tspecified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic
converter. Have excess oil siphoned off. Example: engine oil cap
X
Turn cap 0002counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
X Replace cap 0002on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level agai nwith the oil
dipstick (Y page 513).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 581). Checking and adding other service
products
Checking coolant level G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolan tspraying 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. 514
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care

R
if the vehicle is carrying a light load, e.g.
two passengers without luggage, do not
allow the engine to rev above 300 0rpm.
R if the vehicle is fully loaded or is being
operated in mountainous terrain, do not
depress the accelerator pedal further
than 0001of the pedal travel.
Only refuel using premium-grade unleaded
gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91.
Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or
unleaded gasoline with additives can be used.
The concentration of additives in the fuel,
however, must not exceed 10%, e.g.:
R Ethanol
R TAME
R ETBE
R IPA
R TBA
For MTBE, the concentration should not
exceed 15%.
The concentration of methanol in gasoline,
including other additives, must not exceed
3%.
Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not
permitted. Gasohol, a mixture of 10% ethanol
and 90% unleaded gasoline, may be used.
All of these blends must fulfill the fuel
requirements, e.g.:
R knock resistance
R boiling point
R vapor pressure
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for
assistance.
i For further information, consult a
qualified specialist workshop or on the
Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA
only).
Information on refueling (Y page 172).Additives in gasoline
!
Operating the engine with fuel additives
can increase wear and tear to the fuel
system high-pressure pump and lead to
contamination of the entire fuel system.
The repair costs are high. This does not
include additives for the removal and
prevention of residue buildup. gasoline
must only be mixed with additives
recommended by Mercedes-Benz .More
information about recommended additives
can be obtained from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
One of the main problems of poor fuel quality
is the forming of deposits that are created
during the gasoline combustion process.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
branded fuels that have additives.
If you use fuels without these additives over
a longer period of time, carbon deposits may
build up. These deposits form at the inlet
valves and in the combustion chamber in
particular.
This could lead to engine problems, e.g.:
R longer engine warm-up phase
R uneven idle
R engine noise
R misfiring
R loss of power
Carbon deposits may form if the availability
of gasoline with relevant additives is
insufficient (in certain regions). In this case,
Mercedes-Benz recommends additives
approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles;
see http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
For a list of approved products, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Comply
with the instructions for use on the product
label.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary costs and could damage
the engine. 580
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specificatio nothe rthan is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 578).
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Model Engine
model MB
Approval SL 550
278 229.5
SL 63 AMG
157 229.5
SL 65 AMG
V12
279 229.5
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for AMG vehicles.
i MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers. Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Model Capacity
SL 550
SL 63 AMG
Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
With external oil
cooler: 10 US qt (9.5 l) SL 65 AMG V12
Without external oil
cooler: 10.6 US qt (10.0 l)
With external oil
cooler: 11.6 US qt (11.0 l) Additives
!
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
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 an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity)
classification suitable for the prevailing
outside temperatures. The table shows youService products and fillingc
apacities
581Technical data Z