2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

Operation At the gas station Check regularly and before a long trip For information on quantities and requirements of operating agents, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 445). Open the hood ( page 272). Brake fluid For information on brake fluid, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 445). Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system For information on refilling the reservoir, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system" ( page 280). Coolant level For information on checking the coolant level, see "Coolant" ( page 278). Engine oil level For more information on checking the engine oil level, see "Checking engine oil level with the control system" ( page 274). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. For more information, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 391). Exterior lamp switch, see "Switching on headlamps" ( page 53). Tire inflation pressure For information on checking the tire inflation pressure, see "Checking tire inflation pressure" ( page 293). ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 363). 1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 2 Brake fluid 3 Coolant level 271