Operation
Engine compartment
Coolant
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check
the coolant level, the vehicle must be
parked on level ground and the engine
must be cool.
̈ Continue turning the cap to the left and
remove it.
Warning!
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The coolant level is correct if the level
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for cold coolant: is up to the upper
mark on the bracing rib of the coolant
expansion tank (translucent)
In order to avoid any possibly serious burns:
The coolant expansion tank is located on
the passenger side of the engine compart-
ment.
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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.
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for warm coolant: is approx. 0.6 in
(1.5
cm) higher
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Add coolant as required.
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Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if coolant temperature is
above 158°F (70°C). Allow engine to
cool down before removing cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and
is under pressure.
̈ Replace and tighten cap.
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SL 600 and SL 65 AMG: Only open the
cap on coolant expansion tank 1.
Never open the cap between the two
charge-air coolers. Otherwise, the en-
gine could be damaged.
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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.
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Coolant expansion tank
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Using a rag, turn the cap slowly approx-
imately one half turn to the left to re-
lease any excess pressure.
For more information, see “Coolants”
(୴ page 435).
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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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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