Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
Engine compartment
Coolant consists of water and antifreeze or
corrosion inhibitor. Only check the coolant
level when the vehicle is on a level surface
and the engine has cooled down.
Checking the coolant level
The expansion tank is located in the engine
compartment on the right-hand side when
viewed in the direction of travel.
Example (CL 500)
1 Cap
2 Expansion tank
Slowly turn cap
1 through half a turn
anti-clockwise to allow excess pres-
sure to escape.
There is sufficient coolant in expansion
tank 2 if the coolant reaches the
marker bar in the filler neck when cold
or is approximately 1.5 cm higher when
warm.
Top up the coolant if necessary.
Replace cap 1 and tighten it until it
engages.
You will find further information about
coolant in the "Technical data" section
( page 523).
The washer fluid reservoir is located in
the engine compartment on the left-hand
side when viewed in the direction of travel.
It supplies the windscreen washer system
and the headlamp cleaning system.
1 Cap
Add washer fluid concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round.
Coolant
G
Risk of injury
The cooling system is pressurised. There-
fore, only unscrew the cap once the engine
has cooled down. You could otherwise be
scalded by hot coolant.
P01.00-2804-31
Windscreen washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
P01.-00-2705-31
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