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Index
Coolant level
224
Adding coolant
Warning!
If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 mixture of water and
MB anticorrosion/antifreeze should be added.
In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury:
•
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 indicates that the engine is
overheated.
Model SL 500
The drain plugs for the cooling system are located on
the right side of the engine block and at the bottom of
the radiator.
•
Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if engine temperature is above 194°F
Model SL 600
(90
°C). Allow engine to cool down before
The drain plugs for the cooling system are located on
the right and left sides of the engine block and at the
bottom of the radiator.
removing cap. The coolant reservoir contains
hot fluid and is under pressure.
•
•
Using a rag, slowly open cap approximately 1/2
turn to relieve excess pressure. If opened
immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will
be blown out under pressure.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze, see coolants on page 280.
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may
burn if it comes into contact with hot engine
parts.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Document Type | Free Auto PDF Owners Manual Download. |
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R129, Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL600 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Publisher | mbusa.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
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