Mercedes Benz 2008 sl 550 User Manual

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Operation
At the gas station
Windshield washer and headlamp 
cleaning system
For information on refilling the reservoir, 
see “Windshield washer system and 
headlamp cleaning system” (
Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see “Fuels, 
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (
Coolant level
For information on checking the coolant 
level, see “Coolant” (
Engine oil level
For more information on checking the en-
gine oil level, see “Engine oil” 
(
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more 
information, see “Replacing bulbs” 
(
Tire inflation pressure
For information on checking the tire infla-
tion pressure, see “Checking tire inflation 
pressure” (
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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 “Practi-
cal hints” section (