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Operation
Engine compartment
The coolant expansion tank is located on
the passenger side of the engine com-
partment.
1 Coolant expansion tank
2 Cap
3 Cold coolant level mark
왘 Using a rag, turn cap 2 slowly ap-
proximately one half turn counter-
clockwise to release any excess
pressure.
왘 Continue turning cap 2 counter-
clockwise and remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level
앫 for cold coolant: reaches the
marking 3 inside coolant reservoir
앫 for warm coolant: is approximately
0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher
왘 Add coolant as required.
왘 Replace and tighten cap 2.
For more information on coolant, see
“Technical data” (
컄 page 443).
The windshield washer reservoir is locat-
ed in the engine compartment.
1 Cap for windshield washer reservoir
Fluid for the windshield washer system
and the headlamp cleaning system is sup-
plied from the windshield washer reser-
voir. It has a capacity of approximately
7.1 US qt (6.7 l).
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the windshield washer flu-
id in a suitable container.
Warning! G
In order to avoid any potentially serious
burns:
앫 Use extreme caution when opening
the hood if there are any signs of
steam or coolant leaking from the
cooling system, or if the coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates that the cool-
ant is overheated.
앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if coolant temperature is
above 158°F (70°C). Allow engine to
cool down before removing cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid
and is under pressure.
앫 Using a rag, slowly open the cap ap-
proximately
1
/
2
turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately, scald-
ing hot fluid and steam will be blown
out under pressure.
앫 Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene
glycol which may burn if it comes into
contact with hot engine parts.
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
컄컄
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