fuel additives MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 2002 R129 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2002, Model line: SL500, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 2002 R129Pages: 302, PDF Size: 7.21 MB
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Technical data Spare parts service ........................270
Warranty coverage .........................270
Identification labels ....................... 271
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............272
Engine ..............................................273
Rims - Tires ..................................... 274
Weights ............................................ 276
Main Dimensions ........................... 276
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities ...................................277
Engine oils ......................................279
Engine oil additives .......................279
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........279
Brake fluid ......................................279
Premium unleaded gasoline ........280
Fuel requirements .........................280
Gasoline additives ......................... 281
Coolants ........................................... 281
Consumer information ..................283
Index Index ............................................... 285
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Technical data Spare parts service ........................270
Warranty coverage .........................270
Identification labels ....................... 271
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............272
Engine ..............................................273
Rims - Tires ..................................... 274
Weights ............................................ 276
Main Dimensions ........................... 276Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities ................................... 277
Engine oils ...................................... 279
Engine oil additives ...................... 279
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 279
Brake fluid ...................................... 279
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 280
Fuel requirements ........................ 280
Gasoline additives ......................... 281
Coolants .......................................... 281
Consumer information ................. 283
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279 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on
recommended brands is available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
War ra nt y.Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil,
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing
the system‘s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will provide you with additional information.
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A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon
build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels without such
additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the
intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
• warm-up hesitation,
•unstable idle,
•knocking/pinging,
•misfire,
• power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel.
They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel
quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
• corrosion protection,
• freeze protection,
• boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a
coolant providing freeze protection to approximately
-22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the
boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling
system is reached at approx. 266°F (130°C).
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide
the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the
boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every
3years.
To provide the important corrosion protection, the
solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze
(equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22°F [-30°C]). If
you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/
antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49°F [-45°C]),
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DDisplay illumination ........................................................ 77
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door pockets ................................................................... 129
Doors .................................................................................. 34
Drinking and Driving .....................................................176
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .............................................176
Driving instructions .......................................................176
Block heater ............................................................... 183
Brakes ......................................................................... 177
Deep water ................................................................. 182
Pedals ...........................................................................176
Traveling abroad ....................................................... 183
Winter driving ........................................................... 182
Driving off ....................................................................... 178EEconomy ............................................................................ 93
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 192
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 156
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 59
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 40Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ........................................................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 164
Engine compartment .................................................... 220
Engine oil
Additives .................................................................... 279
Capacities .................................................................. 277
Checking level .......................................................... 222
Consumption ................................................................83
Engine oils ................................................................. 279
Low level warning lamp ........................................... 210
Engine oil level indicator ................................................82
Engine oil temperature gauge ........................................ 83
Entrance lamps in footwells,
exit lamps in doors ...................................................120
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................. 192
Control Switch ........................................................... 194
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 207
Synchronizing ........................................................... 193
Warning lamp ........................................................... 207
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................59
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 206
Exterior lamp switch .......................................................84
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 243
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 248
Bulb for high and low beam ................................... 245
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Failure indicator lamp .............................................. 211
Headlamp assembly (Halogen) ...............................244
Headlamp assembly (Xenon) ..................................246
License plate lamps .................................................. 251
Replacing bulbs .........................................................243
Taillamp assemblies .................................................250
Turn signal, parking,
side marker and standing lamp .........................245
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 216
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 80
FSS indicator lamp ..................................................... 77
Fuel consumption gauge ................................................. 83
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................260
Fuel requirements .........................................................280
Fuel reserve and
fuel cap placement warning ....................................207
Fuel supply .....................................................................200
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. - capacities ..........................................................277
Fuses ................................................................................ 219
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 133
Gasoline
Additives ..................................................................... 281
Fuel requirements ................................................... 280
Premium unleaded .................................................. 280HHardtop
Attaching hardtop .....................................................140
Removing .................................................................... 137
Hardtop or panorama roof ............................................ 137
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 89
Head restraints .................................................................44
Headlamp assembly (Halogen) ................................... 244
Headlamp cleaning system .............................................87
High beam indicator lamp ............................................ 213
Hood ................................................................................ 220