2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER check oil

Driving on flooded roads
................131
Driving on wet roads ......................131
Exhaust check ............................... 131
Fuel ................................................ 131
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning ................................. 131
Icy road surfaces ........................... 131
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 131
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 131
DVD audio
Operating (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
DVD video
Operating (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................161
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 161
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 131
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................125
Automatic engine switch-off ..........125
Deactivating/activating .................125
General information .......................125
Important safety notes ..................125
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Trunk ............................................... 89
Vehicle ............................................. 84Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .62
Safety guideline s............................. 45
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....27
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 175
Display message ............................ 172
ECO start/stop function ................125
Engine number ............................... 274
Irregular running ............................ 126
Jump-starting ................................. 235
Starting problems ..........................126
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............123
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 240
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 218
Additives ........................................ 276
Checking the oil level ..................... 217
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 217
Display message ............................ 163
Filling capacity ............................... 276
Notes about oil grades ................... 276
Notes on oil level/consumption ....217
Temperature (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Viscosity ........................................ 276
Entering a city
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 71
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................70
Display message ............................ 164
ETS .................................................. 69
Function/notes ................................ 69 Index
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Switching seat heating on/of
f....... 101
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..101
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 126
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......222
Service menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 276
Coolant (engine) ............................ 277
Engine oil ....................................... 276
Fuel ................................................ 275
Important safety notes ..................275
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 278
Washer fluid .................................. .278
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........161
Menu overview .............................. 192
On-board computer .......................161
Setting the air distribution ...............116
Setting the airflow ............................116
Setting the date/time format see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
SETUP (on-board computer) .............161
Side impact air bag .............................49
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 163
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 222
Important safety information .....89, 90
Opening/closing (all) .......................90
Opening/closing (front) ...................90
Overview .......................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................91
Resetting ......................................... 90
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................81
Changing the programming .............79Checking the battery
.......................80
Display message ............................ 163
Door central locking/unlocking .......78
Important safety notes ....................78
Loss ................................................. 82
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Opening/closing the roof ................93
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................121
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Starting the engine ........................123
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............206
Points to observe before use .........206
Trunk ............................................. 206
Under the armrest .........................206
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Special seat belt retractor .................. 66
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 161
In the Instrument cluster .................35
Segments ...................................... 160
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 161
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 180
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 168
Introduction ..................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 182
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7416
Index

X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Pull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
handle ;up 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
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X
Replace cap :on 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 217).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 276). 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 121).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 121).
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 121) in the ignition lock.
X Slowly turn cap ;half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap ;further counter-clockwise and
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 :.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap ;and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 277).
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
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Displaying service messages
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Service
Service
menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
ASSYST PLUS
ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm by
pressing the abutton.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display. Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display !
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval
display has been inadvertently reset, this
setting can be corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described
in the Maintenance Booklet. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and
damage to the major assemblies or the
vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset
the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
after the service work has been carried out.
You can also obtain further information on
maintenance work, for example.
Special service requirements The specified maintenance interval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account. Under arduous operating conditions
or increased load on the vehicle,
maintenance work must be carried out more
frequently, for example:
R regular city driving with frequent
intermediate stops
R if the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distances R
use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces
R if the engine is often left idling for long
periods
Under these or similar conditions, have, for
example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must
be checked more often. Further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network
is also available in other countries. You can
obtain further information from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Care
Notes on care
H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you Care
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X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
X Screw alignment bolt :into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving. G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 263).
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety
reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
! AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
Alternatively, you can use a second
alignment bolt. !
To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt. X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed. Changing a wheel
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Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add
antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not
spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.Or
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! 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
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(Y page 275).
The coolant is a mixture of water and
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the coolant during operation is approximately
266 ‡ (130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
i The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Filling capacities Model Capacity
SL 550
Approx. 13.7 US qt
(13.0 l) SL 63 AMG
Approx. 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l) SL 65 AMG V12
Approx. 13.5 US qt
(12.8 l) i
Use antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
according to MB approval 325.0 or 326.0. Service products and filling capacities
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