Mercedes-Benz V 200 4MATIC 2015, Operating Instructions Manual

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with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Service Products.
X
Replace cap
:
and turn it clockwise to
tighten.
X Start the engine.
X
Set the temperature in the vehicle interior to
the maximum output on the air-conditioning
system control panel.
X After approximately 5 minutes, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool down.
X
Check the coolant level again and top up the
coolant if necessary.
X Close the bonnet.
Brake fluid
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis-
posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container.
Always keep service products out of the reach
of children.
Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Also observe
the safety notes in the "Service products and
capacities" section (
Y
page 344).
G
WARNING
The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois-
ture from the air. This results in the boiling
point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling
point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour
pockets may form when the brakes are sub-
jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak-
ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri-
bed intervals.
! If the brake fluid level in the brake fluid res-
ervoir has fallen to the minimum mark or less,
check the brake system immediately for
leaks. Also check the thickness of the brake
pads/linings. Visit a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not
solve the problem.
! Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and rub-
ber. If brake fluid comes into contact with
paint, plastic or rubber, rinse with water
immediately.
Have the brake fluid renewed every 2 years at a
qualified specialist workshop. Observe the infor-
mation regarding brake fluid in the "Service
products and capacities" section (
Y
page 349).
The clutch mechanism and the brake system are
operated hydraulically using brake fluid.
Check the brake fluid level regularly, e.g. weekly
or when refuelling.
Checking the brake fluid level
X Stop your vehicle on level ground, as far away
from traffic as possible.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X Open the bonnet (
Y
page 299).
X
Check the brake fluid level.
The brake fluid level is adequate if the level is
between the MIN mark and MAX mark on
brake fluid reservoir
:
.
X
Close the bonnet.
Washer fluid
G
WARNING
If windscreen washer concentrate comes into
contact with hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-
trate does not come into contact with the filler
neck.
Engine compartment
303
Maintenance and care
Z