oil level MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE 2013 C197 Owner's Manual

Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .50
Safety guideline s............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....19
Engine
Display message ............................ 172
Engine number ............................... 276
Irregular running ............................ 116
Starting .......................................... 114
Starting problems ..........................116
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 114
Starting with the KEYLESS-GO
start function ................................. 114
Switching off .................................. 128
Engine diagnostics warning lamp ....191
Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ...................116
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 216
Additives ........................................ 280
Checking the oil level ..................... 215
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 215
Display
message ................................ 174, 175
Filling capacity ....................... 277, 280
Notes about oil grades ................... 279
Notes on oil level/consumption ....215
Temperature (on-board computer) .157
Temperature gauge ........................ 146
Viscosity ........................................ 280
E-SELECT lever ................................... 117
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................56
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety information ...........56
Warning lamp ................................. 190
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 56
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 224Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 92
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 87
Dipping (automatic) .........................88
Folding in/out (automatically). ........88
Folding in/out (electrically). ............88
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 156
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....88
Setting ............................................. 88
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 89
Storing the parking position ............. 89 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 228
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 232
Preparing the vehicle .....................229
Raising the vehicle .........................233
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 229
Floormat ............................................ .212
Fuel Additives ........................................ 279
Consumption statistics ..................148
Displaying the range ......................149
Driving tips .................................... 130
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 278
Important safety notes ..................277
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
Refueling ........................................ 124
Tank content/reserve fuel .....277, 278
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 125
Fuel filter (display message) ............176
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 149
Fuel tank
Capacity ................................ 277, 278
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
see Fuel tank 8
Index

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 003D The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R
a defective alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and switch off the engine.
X Open the hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00BD
Check Coolant Check Coolant
Level See Level See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The coolant level is too low.
X
Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 216).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with
too little coolant in the cooling system. The engine will otherwise
be damaged.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that
indicate that the coolant level is too low must not be ignored. 00B2
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
low Stop Vehicle low Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off Turn Engine Off There is insufficient oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine
damage.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Top up and check the engine oil level (Y page 215).174
Displays and operationOn-board compu
ter and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
Level Level
(Add 1
(Add 1 Liter)
Liter) The oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level (Y page 215).
X If necessary, add engine oil.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if you need to add engine oil
more often than usual.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! The oil level is too low. Avoid long journeys with too little engine
oil. There is a risk of engine damage.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that
indicate that the oil level is too low must not be ignored. 00B2
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
Too High Too High You have added too much engine oil. The engine or catalytic
converter may be damaged.
X
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements. 00B2
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
Cannot Be Measured Cannot Be Measured The measuring system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Engine Oil Engine Oil
Pressure Control Pressure Control
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The oil pressure sensor has reported a malfunction.
The oil pressure control is in emergency mode.
The engine lubrication is guaranteed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Engine Oil Engine Oil
Pressure Stop Pressure Stop
Vehicle Turn Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 215) and top up if necessary.
X If there are visible signs of oil loss from the vehicle, consult a
qualified specialist workshop. 00A8 There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B6
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. Displays and operation
175On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E4
The red engine
oil temperature
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. The
engine oil
temperature is
not displayed. The engine control unit data transfer is malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B5
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B5
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
flashes while the
engine is
running. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the
engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! If the coolant temperature exceeds 248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The engine will
otherwise be damaged. 192
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Hood release lever in driver's footwell
X
Pull release lever 0043on the hood.
The hood is released.
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood. X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
handle 0044up and lift the hood.
Closing the hood X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 inches (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
General notes Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil over a
distance of 600 miles (1000 km). 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 X
Unscrew and remove oil filler cap 0043with
the integrated dipstick.
X Wipe the oil dipstick.
X Screw on oil filler cap 0043again to the stop. Engine compartment
215Maintenance and care Z

X
Unscrew oil filler cap 0043again and read the
dipstick.
If the level is between MIN mark 0087and
MAX mark 0044, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
0087 or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
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 not spilled 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 replacement specified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off. X
Unscrew and remove oil filler cap 0043with
the integrated dipstick.
X Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or under the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
X Replace cap 0043on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level again with the oil
dipstick (Y page 215).
You will find further information about engine
oil in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 279). 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
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.
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down. 216
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care

You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
The service interval message informs you of
the next service due date.
If a service due date has been exceeded, you
also hear a warning tone.
The multifunction display shows a service
message for several seconds, e.g.:
Next Service A in .. days
Next Service A in .. days
Service A Due Service A Due
Service A Exceeded by .. days Service A Exceeded by .. days
The letter indicates which service is due. A A
stands for a minor service and B
Bfor a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter. This figure indicates
any necessary additional maintenance work
to be performed.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The service interval display does not take into
account any periods of time during which the
battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before
disconnecting the battery.
or
X After reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods from the
service date shown on the display.
i The service interval display does not
provide any information regarding the
engine's oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level (Y page 215).
Hiding a service message X
Press the 0041or0076 button on the
steering wheel. Displaying service messages X
Switch on the ignition.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Serv. Serv.menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
ASSYST PLUS
ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm with
0076.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display.
Points to remember Resetting the service interval display
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset
the service interval display after the
necessary service work has been carried out.
You can also obtain further information on
maintenance work, for example.
!
If the service interval display has been
reset unintentionally, have the setting
corrected at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
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.
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
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MaintenanceMaintenance and care

VIN
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
X Fold floor covering 0043upwards.
You will see VIN 0044.
Additionally, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) can be found in the following
locations:
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 275)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 276) Engine number
0043
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
0044 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
0087 Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use
products that have been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. 276
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any antifreeze on hot
engine parts.
! 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.com. 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.
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 an tifreeze/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 no t exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will no t 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.
The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
i
When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection. Windshield/headlamp cleaning
system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water. Service products and filling capacities
281Technical data Z