Have the brake fluid renewed every two years at
a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the
information regarding brake fluid in the "Service
products and capacities" section (
Y
page 385).
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 against rolling away.
X
Open the bonnet (
Y
page 323).
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 you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in
the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.
G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the components descri-
bed in the following.
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.
!
Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB
WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
Example: washer fluid reservoir
Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. Observe the infor-
mation regarding washer fluid under "Service
Products and Capacities" (
Y
page 386).
Topping up the washer fluid
X
Mix the washer fluid to the appropriate mixing
ratio in a container beforehand.
X
Open the bonnet (
Y
page 323).
X
Pull cap
:
on the washer fluid reservoir
upwards at the tab.
X
Top up with the premixed washer fluid.
X
Press cap
:
onto the filler neck until it
engages audibly.
X
Close the bonnet.
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