Operation
Engine compartment
The coolant level is correct if the level
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
Warning!
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for cold coolant:
is up to the upper mark on the
bracing rib of the coolant expansion
tank (translucent)
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the engine compartment.
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.
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for warm coolant:
is approximately 0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher
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Use the tab to pull cap 1 upwards.
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Add coolant as required.
Replace and tighten cap.
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Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”
and water (or commercially available
premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures).
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on coolant expansion tank 1. Never open the
cap between the two charge-air coolers. Other-
wise, the engine could be damaged.
SL 600 and SL 65 AMG: Only open the cap
1
Cap for windshield washer reservoir
For more information, see “Coolants”
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where temperatures may fall below freezing
point. Failure to do so could result in damage to
the washer system/reservoir.
Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
(୴ page 463).
Fluid for the windshield washer system
and the headlamp cleaning system is
supplied from the windshield washer
reservoir. It has a capacity of approxi-
mately 7.4 US qt. (7 l).
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plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the windshield washer fluid
in a suitable container.
For more information, see “Windshield
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system” (୴ page 465).
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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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