Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible, Operator'S Manual

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Coolant
Notes on coolant
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(
→
page 387).
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WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
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Allow the engine to cool down before
adding antifreeze.
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Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next to the filler opening.
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Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze
from component parts before starting
the vehicle.
* NOTE Damage caused by incorrect cool‐
ant
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Only add coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with the required antifreeze pro‐
tection.
Further information on coolant:
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In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids 310.1, e.g. online at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
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At a qualified specialist workshop.
* NOTE Overheating at high outside tem‐
peratures
If an inappropriate coolant is used, the
engine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐
tected against overheating and corrosion at
high outside temperatures.
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Always use coolant approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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Observe the instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1.
Have the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze
concentrate in the engine cooling system should
be:
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a minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection
down to approximately -35 °F (-37 °C)).
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a maximum of 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 °F (-45 °C)).
Coolant filling capacity
Capacity
Model Capacity
All models 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
Notes on windshield washer fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(
→
page 387).
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