Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 283)

X Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level again with the oil dip-
stick (
Y
page 279).
Further information on engine oil
(
Y
page 349).
Checking and adding other service
products
Checking coolant level
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
G WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized, par-
ticularly 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.
Example
X Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehi-
cle is on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (
Y
page 139).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (
Y
page 140).
X Check the coolant temperature gauge in
the multifunction display.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
X Turn the SmartKey to position
0 (
Y
page 139) in the ignition lock.
X
Slowly turn cap ; half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap ; further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar =
in the filler neck when cold, there is enough
coolant in coolant expansion tank :.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar = in the fuel
filler neck when warm, there is enough
coolant in expansion tank :.
X
If necessary, add coolant that has been tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap ; and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(
Y
page 351).
Windshield washer system
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
Engine compartment
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