Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .277
Display message ............................ 254
ECO start/stop function ................ 155
Engine number ............................... 601
Irregular running ............................ 158
Jump-starting ................................. 557
Starting problems .......................... 158
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 154
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 154
Switching off .................................. 172
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 562
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .536
Additives ........................................ 604
Checking the oil level ..................... 535
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 535
Display message ............................ 256
Filling capacity ............................... 604
Notes about oil grades ................... 603
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 535
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 236
Viscosity ........................................ 604
Entering an intersection name ......... 325
Entering a street name ..................... 323
Entering the address (example) ....... 322
Entering the city ................................ 323
Entering the house number .............. 323
Entry Deleting ......................................... 302
Saving ............................................ 300
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 236
Characteristics ................................. 75
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ..................... .75
Display message ............................ 240
ETS .................................................. 74
Function/note s................................ 74 General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 74
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 446
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 455
Exhaust check ................................... 175
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 544
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Storing the parking position .......... 118
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 513 F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 311
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 448
Video DVD ..................................... 475
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 448
Video DVD ..................................... 475
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 431
Favorites button ................................ 309
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 601
Flat tire MOExtended tire s.......................... 549
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 548
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 550
Floormats ........................................... 531
Frequencies Adjusting for radio stations ............ 437 12
Index
Model Engine
model MB
Approval SL 400
276 229.5
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 con-
tainers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter. Model Capacity
SL 400
6.9 US qt (6.5
l) SL 550
8.5 US qt (8.0
l) SL 63 AMG
Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt (8.5l)
With external oil
cooler: 10 US qt (9.5l) 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) Ad
ditives !
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 classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore strongly recommended that you carry out reg-
ular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 601).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet. 604
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data
