2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class checking oil

Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................162
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 544
Additives ........................................ 612
Checking the oil level ..................... 543
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 543
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 612
Notes about oil grades ................... 612
Notes on oil level/consumption ....543
Temperature (on-board computer) .241
Viscosity ........................................ 613
Entering an intersection name ......... 329
Entering a street name .....................327
Entering the address (example) .......326
Entering the city ................................ 327
Entering the house number .............. 327
Entry Deleting ......................................... 307
Saving ............................................ 305
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...241
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................74
Display message ............................ 245
ETS .................................................. 73
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ...........73
Warning lamp ................................. 277
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 73
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 449
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 460
Exhaust check ................................... 178
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 552
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 120
Dipping (automatic) .......................121Folding in/out (electrically).
..........121
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...121
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Storing the parking position ..........121
Eyeglasses compartment .................521 F
Factory setting (reset function) .......316
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........453
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........453
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Favorites (Internet) ...........................432
Favorites button ................................ 314
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...610
First-aid kit ......................................... 556
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................557
Preparing the vehicle .....................557
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 558
Floormats ........................................... 539
Freeway information .........................374
Frequencies Adjusting for radio stations ............ 438
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 114
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 611
Consumption statistics ..................229
Displaying consumption ................. 317
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 230
Displaying the range ......................230
Driving tips .................................... 178
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 611
Important safety notes ..................610
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .611
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Refueling ........................................ 172
Tank content/reserve fuel .............610 12
Index

System
.......................................... 528
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 535
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 534
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............533
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 527
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................392
Accepting a call ............................. 233
Adjusting the volume for calls .......300
Calling (outgoing call ).................... 392
Conference connection .................. 395
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................386
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......390
Display message ............................ 270
Ending an active call ......................395
Entering a number .........................392
Entering phone numbers ................ 392
External authorization (Bluetooth ®
) 389
Function restrictions ......................385
General notes ................................ 384
Incoming call ................................. 392
Making a call ................................. 395
Making a call via speed dia l........... 393
Menu (on-board computer) ............233
Number from the phone book ....... .233
Operating options ..........................385
Overview of functions ....................393
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 391
Redialing ........................................ 234
Rejecting/accepting a waiting call 394
Rejecting/ending a call .................233
Rejecting a call .............................. 392
Safety notes .................................. 384
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .394
Single call ...................................... 393
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 394
Text messages (SMS) ....................404
Toggling ......................................... 395
Using the telephone ....................... 392
see Bluetooth ®
Telephone basic menu Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 391Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 393
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 392
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 241
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 241
Outside temperature ..................... .227
Setting (climate control) ................146
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sende r.......................... 405
Deleting ......................................... 406
Inbox .............................................. 404
Information and requirements .......404
Reading .......................................... 404
Reading aloud ................................ 405
Storing sender in address book .....406
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................406
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........79
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Time
Setting ........................................... 312
Setting summer/standard time .....311
Setting the forma t......................... 311
Setting the time ............................. 311
Setting the time/date forma t........ 311
Setting the time manually ..............311
Setting the time zone ..................... 311
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................241
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 558
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....583
Checking manually ........................583
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes ..................583
Maximum ....................................... 582
Notes ............................................. 581
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................560
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................560
Recommended ............................... 579
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 585
Function/notes ............................. 583
General notes ................................ 58324
Index

X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Pull release lever 0043on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
handle 0044up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force. Engine oil
Notes on the oil level Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt
(0.8l) of oil over a
distance of 600 miles (1000km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick 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. Engine compartment
543Maintenance and care Z

X
Replace cap 0043on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level again with the oil
dipstick (Y page 543).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 612). 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 X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the
vehicle is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 155).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 155).
X Check the coolant temperature gauge in
the multifunction display.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
X Turn the SmartKey to position
0(Y page 155) in the ignition lock.
X Slowly turn cap 0044half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap 0044further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
0087 in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank 0043.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar 0087in the fuel
filler neck when warm, there is enough
coolant in expansion tank 0043.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap 0044and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 613).
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. Engine compartment
545Maintenance and care Z