Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Engine compartment
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scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown
out under pressure.
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Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene
glycol which may burn if it comes into
contact with hot engine parts.
1
Cap
2
Coolant expansion tank
3
Marking bar in the expansion tank
X
Using a rag, turn cap
1
slowly
approximately
1
/
2
turn counterclockwise
to release any excess pressure.
X
Continue turning cap
1
counterclockwise
and remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level
R
for cold coolant: reaches marking bar
3
in coolant expansion tank
2
R
for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) higher
X Add coolant as required.
X Replace and tighten cap
1
.
For more information on coolant, see the
“Technical data” section (
Y
page 374) and
(
Y
page 378).
Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system
G
Warning!
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.
!
Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below
freezing point. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the washer system/fluid
reservoir.
! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can
damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not use distilled or deionized water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
washer fluid level sensor could be
damaged.
1
Cap for washer fluid reservoir
Fluid for the washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system is supplied from the washer
fluid reservoir.
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the washer fluid in a suitable
container.
Operation
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