Technical data. Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG, 2012 SL Roadster, 2011 SL-Class, SL 63 AMG, 2012, 2011 SL550 Roadster, SL 600, 2011 SL63 AMG, SL Class 2012, SL Class 2011
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Identification labels
Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz
Parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts should be installed.
! Do not use non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz. Doing so could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Also, it could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
Identification labels
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found
R on certification label : on the driver’s door
B-pillar
R embossed underneath a trim below the passenger-side rear storage compartment
R on the lower edge of the windshield
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295 specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.
Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)
; VIN
=
Paintwork code
Passenger-side rear storage compartment
X Open compartment lid ?
.
X Remove compartment trim A .
VIN B is now visible.
Example certification label (Canada vehicles)
;
VIN
= Paintwork code i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only. These data are
C
D
E
Engine number (engraved on engine)
VIN (on lower edge of windshield)
Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine number.
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Vehicle specification SL 600 (230.477)
Vehicle specification SL 550
(230.471)
The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
Engine SL 550
Engine, type 273
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
8 No. of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Total piston displacement
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
333.2 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
10.7:1
)
Compression ratio
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 20
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
382 hp/6
(285 kW/6
2
000 rpm
000 rpm)
391 lb-ft/
800 - 4 800 rpm
2
(530 Nm/
800 - 4 800 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
Firing order
Poly-V-belt
6
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2
500 rpm
401 mm
Electrical system SL 550
Battery for electrical consumers
12 V/70 Ah
Spark plugs, type Bosch Y 7 MPP33
Spark plugs, electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Spark plugs, tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)
Main dimensions SL 550
Overall vehicle length
179.8 in (4 568 mm)
185.6 in
(4 713 mm) 21
81.5 in (2 069 mm) Overall vehicle width 22
Overall vehicle height
51.0 in (1
65.9 in (1
295 mm)
674 mm) 21
Wheelbase
Track, front
Track, rear
Turning circle
100.8 in (2
61.4 in (1
60.5 in (1
560 mm)
559 mm)
537 mm)
36.2 ft (11.04 m)
Trunk load
Weights SL 550 max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Electrical system SL 550
Alternator 14 V/180 A
Starter motor
Starter battery
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/35 Ah
Vehicle specification SL 600
(230.477)
The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
20
21
22
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
When opening/closing hardtop.
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
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Engine SL 600
Engine, type 275
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Total piston displacement
Compression ratio
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 23
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
Maximum engine speed
Firing order
(5
12
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
3.43 in (87.00 mm)
336.4 cu in
513 cm
9.0:1
510 hp/5 000 rpm
(380 kW/5 000 rpm)
612 lb-ft/
3 )
1 900 - 3 500 rpm
(830 Nm/
1 900 - 3 500 rpm)
5 950 rpm
1-12-5-8-3-10-
6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt 2 335 mm
Electrical system SL 600
Alternator 14 V/180 A
Starter motor
Starter battery
Battery for electrical consumers
Spark plugs, type
12 V/2.0 kW
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/70 Ah
NGK IFR 6Q-G
Electrical system SL 600
Spark plugs, electrode gap
Spark plugs, tightening torque
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
15 - 22 lb-ft
(20 - 30 Nm)
Main dimensions SL 600
Overall vehicle length
179.8 in (4 568 mm)
185.6 in
(4 713 mm) 24
81.5 in (2 069 mm) Overall vehicle width 25
Overall vehicle height
51.0 in (1 295 mm)
65.9 in (1 674 mm) 24
100.8 in (2 560 mm) Wheelbase
Track, front
Track, rear
Turning circle
61.4 in (1
60.5 in (1
559 mm)
537 mm)
36.2 ft (11.04 m)
Trunk load
Weights SL 600 max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification SL 63 AMG
(230.470)
The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
23
24
25
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
When opening/closing hardtop.
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
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Vehicle specification SL 65 AMG (230.479)
Engine SL 63 AMG
Engine, type 156
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Total piston displacement
Compression ratio
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 26
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
Maximum engine speed
Firing order
Poly-V-belt
8
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
378.8 cu in
(6 208 cm
11.3:1
518 hp/6
465 lb-ft/5
(630 Nm/5
7
3
200 rpm
200 rpm)
000 rpm
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2 360 mm
)
800 rpm
(386 kW/6 800 rpm)
Main dimensions SL 63 AMG
Overall vehicle length
181.0 in (4 598 mm)
187.9 in
(4 772 mm) 27
81.5 in (2 069 mm) Overall vehicle width 28
Overall vehicle height
Wheelbase
Track, front
Track, rear
Turning circle
Trunk load
Vehicle specification SL 65 AMG
(230.479)
51.1 in (1
66.1 in (1
100.8 in (2
61.8 in (1
61.2 in (1
298 mm)
680 mm) 27
560 mm)
569 mm)
555 mm)
36.3 ft (11.05 m)
SL 63 AMG max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Electrical system SL 63 AMG
Alternator
Starter motor
Starter battery
Battery for electrical consumers
14 V/180 A
12 V/2.1 kW
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/70 Ah
Spark plugs, type NGK ILZKAR 7A10
Spark plugs, electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Spark plugs, tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)
The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
Engine SL 65 AMG
Engine, type 275
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Total piston displacement
12
3.25 in (82.60 mm)
3.66 in (93.00 mm)
364.9 cu in
(5 980 cm 3 )
26
27
28
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
When opening/closing hardtop.
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
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Engine SL 65 AMG
Compression ratio
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 29 4
9.0:1
603 hp/
800 - 5 100 rpm
(450 kW/
4 800 - 5 100 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
738 lb-ft/
2 000 - 4 000 rpm
(1 000 Nm/
2 000 - 4 000 rpm)
5 950 rpm Maximum engine speed
Firing order 1-12-5-8-3-10-
6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt 2 335 mm
Overall vehicle width
Main dimensions SL 65 AMG
81.5 in (2 069 mm)
31
Overall vehicle height
51.1 in (1
66.1 in (1
298 mm)
680 mm) 30
Wheelbase
Track, front
Track, rear
Turning circle
100.8 in (2
61.8 in (1
61.2 in (1
560 mm)
569 mm)
555 mm)
36.3 ft (11.05 m)
Trunk load
SL 65 AMG max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Electrical system SL 65 AMG
Alternator 14 V/180 A
Starter motor
Starter battery
Battery for electrical consumers
Spark plugs, type
Spark plugs, electrode gap
Spark plugs, tightening torque
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/70 Ah
NGK IFR 6Q-G
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
18 - 22 lb-ft
(25 - 30 Nm)
Main dimensions SL 65 AMG
Overall vehicle length
181.0 in (4 598 mm)
187.9 in
(4 772 mm) 30
Rims and tires
Notes
! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as the ABS or the
ESP ® . Tires specially developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire’s sidewall:
R
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires
R
MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires (applicable to selected tire sizes only)
R
MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with limited run-flat characteristics) original equipment tires
29
30
31
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
When opening/closing hardtop.
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
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Rims and tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
For information on driving with MOExtended tires, see the “Practical hints” section
! Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects, such as
R poor handling characteristics
R increased noise
R increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimensional variations and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result.
i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The Tire and Loading Information placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures for cold tires is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition can be found on the tire inflation pressure label. The tire inflation pressure label is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance recommendation included with the vehicle.
For information on recommended tire inflation pressure and supplemental tire inflation pressure information for special
driving situations, see ( Y page 187).
i Please keep in mind that the vehicle must be equipped
R with wheels of identical dimensions on each axle (left and right)
R with tires of identical characteristics all around, i.e. summer tires, winter tires, all-season tires, or MOExtended tires etc.
i The following pages also list the approved rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with winter tires. Winter tires are not available as standard or optional factory equipment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your vehicle model may require the purchase of rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires. This depends on vehicle model and the standard or optional factoryequipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle. For more information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Same size tires
18" wheels Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
AMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
Winter tires 32,33
SL 550
SL 550 (Sport Package)
SL 600
SL 600 (Sport Package)
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.38 in (35 mm)
—
255/40 R18 95V M+S i or
255/40 R18 95V M+S i
MOExtended 34
SL 63 AMG
—
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.18 in (30 mm)
255/40 R18 95V
M+S i
19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
Winter tires 32,33
SL 63 AMG
SL 63 AMG (Performance Package)
SL 65 AMG
8.5 J x 19 H2
1.18 in (30 mm)
255/35 R19 96V XL (Extra Load) M+S i
32
33
34
Radial-ply tires.
Not available as factory equipment.
Must be used in conjunction with Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System only.
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Mixed size tires
18" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy)
Rear axle
Wheel offset
Summer tires 36
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
Summer tires 36,38
SL 550 35
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.38 in (35 mm)
255/40 R18 95W or
255/40 R18 95Y
MOExtended 37
9.5 J x 18 H2
1.57 in (40 mm)
SL 600 35
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.38 in (35 mm)
255/40 R18 95Y or
255/40 R18 95Y
MOExtended 37
9.5 J x 18 H2
1.57 in (40 mm)
285/35 R18 97W or
285/35 R18 97Y
MOExtended 37
285/35 R18 97Y or
285/35 R18 97Y
MOExtended 37
19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
Summer tires 36
Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
Summer tires 36,38
SL 550 39
SL 550 (Sport Package) 35
SL 600 39
SL 600 (Sport Package) 35
SL 63 AMG
SL 63 AMG (Performance Package)
SL 65 AMG
8.5 J x 19 H2
1.18 in (30 mm)
255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load)
MO1
9.5 J x 19 H2
1.22 in (31 mm)
285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
MO1
35
36
37
38
39
USA only.
Radial-ply tires.
Must be used in conjunction with Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System only.
Must not be used with snow chains.
Canada only.
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Spare wheel
! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires.
Rim
Wheel offset
Collapsible tire 40
Recommended tire inflation pressure
SL 550
SL 550 (Sport Package)
6 B x 17 H2
0.98 in (25 mm)
185/60-17 93P
41 psi (2.8 bar)
SL 600
SL 600 (Sport Package)
SL 63 AMG
6 B x 18 H2
0.98 in (25 mm)
175/55-18 95P
51 psi (3.5 bar)
Rim
Wheel offset
Collapsible tire 40
Recommended tire inflation pressure
SL 63 AMG (Performance Package)
SL 65 AMG
6.5 B x 19 H2
0.55 in (14 mm)
175/50-19 97P
51 psi (3.5 bar)
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
40 Must not be used with snow chains.
G Warning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling, storing, and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of children.
For health reasons, you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing.
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Model Capacity
Engine with oil filter
Automatic transmission
Rear axle
SL 550
SL 65 AMG
SL 600
SL 63 AMG
SL 550
SL 63 AMG
SL 600
SL 65 AMG
SL 550
SL 600
SL 63 AMG
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.8 US qt (9.3 l)
9.3 US qt (8.8 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
SL 63 AMG 41
SL 65 AMG
Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC)
All models
Power steering All models
3.7 US qt (3.5 l)
Brake system
Low temperature cooling system
All models
Cooling system SL 550
SL 600
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 600
SL 65 AMG
41 With Performance Package.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Approved engine oils
MB Automatic
Transmission Fluid
MB Hypoid Gear Oil
(SAE 85W-90)
Fuchs Titan
EG 5010 D
Castrol SAF-XJ
(SAE 75W-140)
MB ABC Fluid approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power Steering
Fluid (Chevron
Texaco PSF 9109)
0.53 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+) approx. 12.3 US qt (11.6 l) MB 325.0
approx. 15.9 US qt (15.0 l)
Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze approx. 11.9 US qt (11.3 l) approx. 14.8 US qt (14.0 l) approx. 2.2 US qt (2.1 l) approx. 3.4 US qt (3.2 l)
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Model
Fuel tank
Fuel tank reserve
All models
SL 550
SL 600
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
All models Air conditioning system
Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
All models
All models
Capacity
21.1 US gal (80.0 l) approx. 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) approx. 3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Premium unleaded gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])
—
0.42 US qt (0.4 l)
R134a refrigerant and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)
MB Hydraulic Oil
7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate 42
Washer fluid mixing
Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with the Maintenance System.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Using engine oils and oil filters of a specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL.
Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number.
Model
SL 550
Engine, type
273
MB sheet number
229.5
SL 600 275 229.5
42 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze.
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Engine, type
156
275
MB sheet number
229.5
43
229.5
i MB sheet numbers are printed on the outside of oil containers.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil change.
Brake fluid
G Warning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.
Under extremely strenuous operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Booklet for replacement interval.
Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will provide you with additional information.
Engine oil additives
! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
Premium unleaded gasoline
G Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your health.
Air conditioning refrigerant
R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning system.
! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur.
! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used.
If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane gasoline is used, follow these precautions:
R
Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up
43 Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.
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307 with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.
R
Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.
R
Do not exceed an engine speed of
3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.
R Do not exceed 2 /
3
of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.
Fuel requirements
Only use premium unleaded gasoline. The octane number (posted at the pump) must be
91 min. It is an average of both the Research
Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane
Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Reformulated gasolines (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, TAME, ETBE, IPA, IBA, and
TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.
Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up, especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as:
R Warm-up hesitation
R
Unstable idle
R Knocking/pinging
R
Misfire
R Power loss
In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasoline which contains these additives, the use of Mercedes-Benz approved additives is recommended.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only) for a listing of approved products. Follow directions on the product label.
Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel.
This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation.
! Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre-owned or Extended Limited Warranties.
Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
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Corrosion protection
R Freeze protection
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Boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point)
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to
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approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion protection.
! Add premixed coolant solution only.
Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35‡
(-37†), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266‡ (130†).
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protection. Refer to the Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35‡
[-37†]).
If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution.
Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions.
The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water.
If you are not sure about the water quality, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.
Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle:
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.
Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked.
The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
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Model
Cooling system
Low temperature cooling system
SL 550
SL 600
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 600
SL 65 AMG
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
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Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. 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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Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit”.
Mix with water for temperatures above freezing point.
Mix with commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point.
Washer fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above the freezing point:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal
[4.0 l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal
[4.0 l] solvent)
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Approximate freeze protection
-35‡ (-37†)
6.1 US qt (5.8 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
-49‡ (-45†)
6.8 US qt (6.4 l)
8.7 US qt (8.3 l)
6.0 US qt (5.65 l)
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
1.1 US qt (1.05 l)
1.7 US qt (1.6 l)
6.6 US qt (6.2 l)
8.1 US qt (7.7 l)
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-
Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the
Mercedes-Benz web site www.mbusa.com
(USA only) or www.mercedes-benz.ca
(Canada only).
G Warning!
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time July 30, 2009
GSP/OIS
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