Problems while driving – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual

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Getting started

Driving

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

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Press the combination switch in
direction of arrow

2 (

page 58) past

the resistance point.

The windshield wipers operate with
washer fluid.

For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system”
(

page 289).

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires

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An ignition cable may be damaged.

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The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.

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Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.

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Give very little gas.

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Have the problem repaired by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature gauge is
above 248°F (120°C)

The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.

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Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in
a safe location and turn off the engine.
Allow engine and coolant to cool off.

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Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (

page 288).

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To prevent smears on the windshield or

noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with wind-
shield washer fluid every now and then even
when it is raining.

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