Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Allow the engine to cool down before
you top up the antifreeze.
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Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next to the filler opening.
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Thoroughly clean the 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.
Information on coolant is available at the fol‐
lowing locations:
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in the Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Operating Fluids 310.1
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at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
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in the Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
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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 -37 °C)
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a maximum of 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 °C)
Notes on windscreen washer fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(
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page 429).
& 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.
* NOTE Damage to the exterior lighting
due to unsuitable windscreen washer
fluid
Unsuitable windscreen washer fluids may
damage the plastic surface of the exterior
lighting.
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Only use windscreen washer fluids
which are also suitable for use on plas‐
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