octane MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

0001
To open the fuel filler flap
0002 Tyre pressure table
0015 Fuel type
0014 To attach the fuel filler cap
X To open: press the fuel filler flap in the
direction of arrow 0001.
The fuel filler flap opens.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Hang the fuel filler cap on the hook on the
inside of the fuel filler flap 0014.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
X To close: replace the fuel filler cap and turn
it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
X Close the fuel filler flap. Petrol (EN 228)
! Refuel using only unleaded super grade
petrol with a minimum octane number of
98 RON/88 MON conforming to European
standard EN 228.
Otherwise, you could impair engine output
or damage the engine.
i If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use unleaded premium-grade petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel consump-
tion. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the fuel grade available
may not be adequate and could cause cok-
ing around the inlet valve. In such cases,
and in consultation with
aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed
with the additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz( part no.
A000989254510). You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios specified on the
container.
! In emergencies, and only when the rec-
ommended fuel is not available, you may
also use standard unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON.
However, using this fuel results in consid-
erably higher petrol consumption and sig-
nificantly reduced engine output. Avoid
driving at full throttle.
If no fuel other than regular petrol with
91 RON/82.5 MON or a lower grade is per-
manently available, you should have the
vehicle adapted to run on this fuel by the
local after-sales service.
You can find further information about fuel on
(Y page 349). Engine compartment
Bonnet
G
Risk of accident
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion .Ifyou do so, the bonnet may open
up and block your view.
Opening G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine components can become very
hot. Engine compartment
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waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
Failure to observe these notes may result
in damage to the engine, electrical systems
and transmission.
Driving abroad
Please bear the following in mind
An extensive Mercedes–Benz Service net-
work is also available in other countries. The
Service Hotline's curren ttelephone numbers
for use when you are abroad are to be found
in the "Service24h" chapter of the Service
Booklet.
Only low-octane fuel is available in certain
countries.
You can find further information about fuel
grades on (Y page 266). Symmetrical dipped-beam head-
lamps
G
Risk of injury
Xenon bulbs are under high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric con-
tacts on xenon bulbs. Therefore, do not
remove the cover on xenon bulbs.
Do not change xenon headlamps yourself, but
have them replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Switching to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad: If your journey takes
you to countries where vehicles are driven on
the opposite side of the road to the country
in which the vehicle is registered, your head-
lamps must be switched to symmetrical
dipped beam. This prevents oncoming traffic
from being dazzled.
Before entering such countries, have the
headlamps switched over at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, as close as possible to the
border. When using symmetrical lights, the
edge of the carriageway is not illuminated as
widely and as far ahead as normal.
Switching back to asymmetrical dipped
beam after your return: After returning from
such countries, have the headlamps switched
over at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-BenzS ervice Centre, as close as
possible to the border. Service
ASSYST PLUS service interval display
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the nexts ervice due date.
The service due date is shown in the multi-
function display, for example:
Next service A in .. days
Next service A in ... km
Service A due
The letter indicates which service is due. A
stands for a minor service and 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. If you report this displayed
information to a qualified specialist work- Service
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