Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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Continue turning cap 1 anti-clockwise and
remove it.
The coolant level is correct:
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if the engine is cold, up to marker bar 2
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if the engine is warm, up to 1.5 cm over
marker bar 2
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If necessary, top up with coolant that has
been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Further information on coolant
(
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page 487).
Topping up the windscreen washer system
& WARNING Danger of burns from hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment may be very hot, e.g. the engine,
the radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
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Let the engine cool down and only
touch the component parts described
below:
& WARNING Danger of burns when open‐
ing the bonnet
If you open the engine bonnet when the
engine has overheated or during a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
operating fluids.
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Before opening the bonnet, allow the
engine to cool down.
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In the event of a fire in the engine com‐
partment, keep the engine bonnet
closed and call the fire service.
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. It could ignite if it comes into
contact with hot engine component parts or
the exhaust system.
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Make sure that no windscreen washer
concentrate spills out next to the filler
opening.
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Remove cap 1 by the tab.
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Top up the washer fluid.
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