Mercedes-Benz CLA, Owner'S Manual

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W WARNING ARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
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Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of scalding from hot cool-
ant
If you open the cap, you could be scalded.
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Let the motor cool down before opening
the cap.
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When opening the cap, wear protective
gloves and safety glasses.
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Open the cap slowly to release pressure.
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Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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Check the coolant temperature display in the
instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below 70°C.
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Slowly turn cap 1 anti-clockwise to release
overpressure.
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Continue turning cap 1 anti-clockwise and
remove it.
The coolant level is correct in the following cases:
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If the engine is cold, the coolant is up to
marker bar 2 .
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If the engine is warm, the coolant is up to
1.5 cm over the marker bar 2 .
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If necessary, top up with coolant that has
been approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
#
Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
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