Operation
Engine compartment
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Pull hood release 1.
Closing
Engine oil
The hood is unlocked.
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The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Higher oil consumption can
occur when
Warning!
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To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or
hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are
folded forward away from the windshield.
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hand or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
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the vehicle is new
Make sure the hood is securely engaged be-
fore driving. Do not continue driving if the
hood can no longer engage after an accident
for example. The hood could otherwise
come loose while the vehicle is in motion
and injure you and/or others.
the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
! Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More
information on this subject is available at any
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 1 /2 ft (50 cm).
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2
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Lever for opening the hood
The hood will lock audibly.
Push lever 2 on the hood upwards.
Pull up on the hood and then release it.
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Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
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The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
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.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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