Driving and parking
101
X Give very little gas.
X Have the problem checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
The coolant temperature is above
248‡
(120†)
!
Only shift the automatic transmission into
reverse gear R or park position P when the
vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the
The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling
the engine.
X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.
X Turn off the engine immediately.
X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary (Y page 184).
automatic transmission could be damaged.
X Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
X Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D or reverse gear R.
i Shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P is only possible with the
brake pedal depressed.
Only depressing the brake pedal releases
the gear selector lever lock.
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
X Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
X Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.
X If engaged, release the parking brake.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
After a cold start, the automatic transmission
shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows
X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X Notify local fire and/or police authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
the catalytic converter to reach its operating If no damage on major assemblies, fuel
temperature earlier.
For more information on driving, see “Driving
system, and engine mount can be
determined:
instructions” (Y page 209).
X Start the engine in the usual manner.
Problems while driving
Parking
The engine runs erratically and misfires
G Warning!
RAn ignition cable may be damaged.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
RThe engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
RUnburned gasoline may have entered the
catalytic converter and damaged it.
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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