Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 272)

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Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and require-
ments of operating agents, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (
୴ page 445).
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 272).
1 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
2 Brake fluid
3 Coolant level
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
For information on refilling the reservoir,
see “Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system” (
୴ page 280).
Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (
୴ page 445).
Coolant level
For information on checking the coolant
level, see “Coolant” (
୴ page 278).
Engine oil level
For more information on checking the en-
gine oil level, see “Checking engine oil lev-
el with the control system” (
୴ page 274).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information, see “Replacing bulbs”
(
୴ page 391).
Exterior lamp switch, see “Switching on
headlamps” (
୴ page 53).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on checking the tire infla-
tion pressure, see “Checking tire inflation
pressure” (
୴ page 293).
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately. Noti-
fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as
this will not solve the problem. For
more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
୴ page 363).