Mercedes-benz 2003 SL 55 AMG User Manual download pdf (Page 231)

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Operation

Engine compartment

1 Coolant expansion tank

왘 Using a rag, turn the cap slowly approx-

imately one half turn to the left to re-

lease any excess pressure.

왘 Continue turning the cap to the left and

remove it.

The coolant level is correct if the level

앫 for cold coolant: is up to the upper

mark on the bracing rib of the coolant

expansion tank (translucent)

앫 for warm coolant: is approx. 0.6 in

(1.5 cm) higher

왘 Add coolant as required.

왘 Replace and tighten cap.

More information on coolant can be found

in the “Technical data” section

(

컄 page 345).

Warning! G

In order to avoid any possibly serious burns:

앫 Use extreme caution when opening the

hood if there are any signs of steam or

coolant leaking from the cooling system,

or if the coolant temperature gauge indi-

cates that the coolant is overheated.

앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant

reservoir if engine temperature is above

194°F (90°C). Allow engine to cool

down before removing cap. The coolant

reservoir contains hot fluid and is under

pressure.

앫 Using a rag, slowly open the cap approx-

imately

1

/

2

turn to relieve excess pres-

sure. If opened immediately, scalding

hot fluid and steam will be blown out un-

der pressure.

앫 Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine

parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene gly-

col which may burn if it comes into con-

tact with hot engine parts.

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