Mercedes-benz 2003 SL 55 AMG User Manual download pdf (Page 228)

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Operation

Engine compartment

Closing

왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap-

proximately 1

1

/

2

ft (50 cm).

The hood will lock audibly.

왘 Check to make sure that the hood is

fully closed.

If you can raise the hood at a point

above the headlamps, then it is not

properly closed. Open it again and let it

drop with somewhat greater force.

Engine oil

The amount of oil your engine needs will

depend on a number of factors, including

driving style. Higher oil consumption can

occur when

앫 the vehicle is new

앫 the vehicle is driven frequently at high-

er engine speeds

Engine oil consumption checks should only

be made after the vehicle break-in period.

Checking engine oil level

When checking the oil level the vehicle

must

앫 be parked on level ground

앫 be at normal operating temperature

앫 have been stationary for at least five

minutes with the engine turned off

Warning! G

If you see flames or smoke coming from the

engine compartment, or if the coolant tem-

perature gauge indicates that the engine is

overheated, do not open the hood. Move

away from the vehicle and do not open the

hood until the engine has cooled. If neces-

sary, call the fire department.

Warning! G

The engine is equipped with a transistorized

ignition system. Because of the high voltage

it is dangerous to touch any components (ig-

nition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic

socket) of the ignition system

앫 with the engine running

앫 while starting the engine

앫 if ignition is “on” and the engine is

turned manually

Warning! G

Be careful that you do not close the hood on

anyone.

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