engine MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More informatio ncan be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscree nwasher fluid
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you use
products which have been tested and spe-
cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle and are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the relevant section as:
R parts and service products are matched.
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the
implied warranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion 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 that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (such
as MB 229.5) have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protec tyour health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed.
H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuel
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact with
your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is damaging
to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity
85 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approx. 14 l
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Even small amounts of diesel
result in damage to the injection system.
Damage resulting from adding diesel is not
covered by the warranty.
Further information on refuelling and on fuels
(Y page 266).
Notes on fuel consumption The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R
at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R in mountainous terrain Service products and capacities
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The consumption figures have been deter-
mined in accordance with EU Directive
715/1268/EC and do not refer to a specific
vehicle. Deviations from these values may
occur under normal operating conditions.
i Only for certain countries: the respective
curren tconsumption and emission values
of your vehicle can be found in the COC
papers (EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
ITY). These documents are supplied when
the vehicle is delivered.
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damage resulting from the use of such
additives is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz implied warranty. H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Engine oil
Only Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils
may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines.
Al ist of the engine oils tested and approved
in accordance with the Mercedes-Ben zSpec-
ifications for Service Products can be called
up by visiting http://bevo.daimler.com and
entering the MB Sheet number. Further infor-
mation on tested and approved engine oils
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Engine oils which have been
approved by Mercedes-Benz have the MB
Sheet number indicated on the oil container under the "MB approval" notice. The table
shows which MB Sheet number applies to
which engine: MB Sheet number
229.5
i
In rare cases the following characteristics
of the engine oil used may be unavailable:
R engine oil brand
R grade (MB Sheet number)
R SAEc lassification (viscosity)
In such cases, you can use another mineral
or synthetic engine oil which has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You must the nhave an oil change carried
out at the earliest possible opportunity.
Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-
grade engine oil.
! Do no tuse lubricant additives. These can
lead to increased wear and damage to
mechanical assemblies. The use of lubri-
cant additives will result in a restriction of
your warranty.
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 the SAE classification (viscosity) of the
engine oil according to the outside tempera-
ture. The following table shows you the vis-
cosity classes to be used depending on the
average air temperature. 350
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Capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter. Engine with oil filter
9.5 l
Coolant
The coolan tis a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
! Only top up with coolant that has been
premixed with the desired antifreeze pro-
tection. You could otherwise damage the
engine.
Further information on coolants and on fill-
ing can be found in the Mercedes-Benz
Specifications for Service Products, MB
Approval 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at
http://bevo.daimler.com. You can also
consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! 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
the boiling point will be too low.
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 †. The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R
be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
around -37 †.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †); otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz.
! The engine cooling system is filled with
coolant which must be renewed after 15
years, or after 250,000 km at the latest.
The warranty is only valid if you top up with
an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which
has been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
if the recommended mixture ratio is
observed. Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point. G
Risk of accident
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill).T his would impair braking
efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years
with brake fluid that has been approved by
Mercedes-Benz
i There is usually a notice in the engine
compartmentt o remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Service products and capacities
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Emergency spare wheel*
Depending on the country, engine and wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with a
collapsible emergency spare wheel 32
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. Tyres
175/50 R19 97P
Tyre pressure
350 kPa (3.5 bar)
Wheels
6.5B x 19 H2 ET 14
32
Only for certain countries.
33 Use of snow chains not permitted. Tyres and wheels
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