Mercedes-Benz 280 C, Owner'S Manual

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1
Cap
2
Expansion tank
3
Marker bar
E
Make sure that
I the vehicle is on a level surface
I the engine is switched off
I the engine has cooled down.
Checking the coolant level
E
Slowly turn cap
1
by half a turn anti-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
E
Turn cap
1
further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficient coolant in expansion
tank
2
if the coolant is level with
marker bar
3
in the filler neck when
cold or approximately 1.5 cm higher
when hot.
E
Replace cap
1
and tighten it until it
clicks into place.
Refilling coolant:
E
Switch off Thermatic or Thermotronic*
(
e
page 156), (
e
page 164).
E
Slowly turn cap
1
by half a turn anti-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
E
Turn cap
1
further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
E
Top up the coolant to marker bar
3
.
E
Replace cap
1
and tighten it until it
clicks into place.
E
Leave the engine running for approxi-
mately five minutes.
E
Check the coolant level again and refill
if necessary.
E
Replace cap
1
and tighten it until it
clicks into place.
You will find further information about
coolant in the "Technical data" section
(
e
page 332).
Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system*
The headlamp cleaning system* is also
supplied from the windscreen washer fluid
reservoir.
1
Cap
E
Add windscreen washer concentrate to
the washer fluid all year round.
G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windscreen washer
concentrate is being handled.
Use:
Operation
Engine compartment
199
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