Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 User Manual
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Operation
At the gas station
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Replace fuel cap by turning it
clockwise.
You will hear when fuel cap is
tightened.
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Close the fuel filler flap until you hear
the latch close shut.
Check regularly and before a long trip
1 Coolant
2 Engine oil
3 Brake fluid
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant” (
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page 249) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
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page 375).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level,
see “Engine oil” (
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page 246).
Brake fluid
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More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet.
Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the
ú malfunc-
tion indicator lamp (USA only) or
the
± malfunction indicator lamp
(Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
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page 299).
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Opening the hood, see (
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page 243).
!
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.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Do not add brake
fluid as this will not solve the problem.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
୴
page 298).