a cooling period of at least 30 minutes.
Otherwise, you could be seriously burned if
hot coolant escapes.
The coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the
coolant level the vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the drive system must have
cooled down. For more information, see
„Coolants“ (Y page 213).
The battery coolant reservoir is located in
the front compartment on the driver’s side.
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The coolant expansion tank for the
battery‑ and drive system cooling is
located in the front compartment on the
left-hand side in the direction of travel.
Checking coolant level
X
Allow the coolant to cool down for at least
30 minutes.
X
Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (Y page 117).
X
Perform avisual check of the fluid level
in coolant reservoir ;.
The coolant level must be between the
markings MAX and MIN.
X
If necessary, add coolant.
Adding coolant
X
Cover pressure cap : with a rag.
X
Slowly turn pressure cap :
approximately Ö turn counterclockwise
to release any excess pressure.
X
Continue turning pressure cap :
counterclockwise and remove it.
X
Add coolant as required. The coolant
level may not exceed the maximum filling
level.
X
Reinstall and tighten pressure cap :.
X
Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 117).
Windshield/rear window washer system
Both the windshield and the rear window
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washer are supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir.
The recommended minimum filling level is
1.06 US qt (1.0 l).
X
Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (Y page 117).
The windshieldwasher reservoir is located
in the front compartment on the driver’s
side.
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WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windshield washer
concentrate is being handled.
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Coupé only.
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Front compartment
>> Operation.