The coolant expansion tank is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X
Slowly turn cap
:
half a turn anti-clock-
wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
X
Turn cap
:
further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficient coolant in expansion
tank
;
if the coolant is level with marker
bar
=
in the filler neck when cold or
approximately 1.5 cm higher when hot.
X
If necessary, top up with coolant which has
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
X
Replace cap
:
and tighten all the way to
the stop.
For further information on coolant, see
(
Y
page 338).
Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir for the windscreen
washer system and headlamp cleaning sys-
tem* is located in the engine compartment
on the left-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
i
Add windscreen washer concentrate to
the washer fluid all year round.
G
Risk of fire
Washer fluid concentrate is highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibi-
ted when washer fluid concentrate is being
handled.
!
Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
washer fluid concentrate could damage the
plastic lenses of the headlamps.
X
Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand.
X
At temperatures above freezing:
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water and windscreen washer concentrate
(e.g. MB SummerFit).
X
At temperatures below freezing:
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water, antifreeze additive and windscreen
washer concentrate (e.g. MB WinterFit).
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside tem-
peratures.
X
To open: pull cap
:
upwards by the tab.
X
Top up with the premixed washer fluid.
X
To close: press cap
:
onto the filler neck
until it engages.
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Operation
* optional
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