Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 240 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
1 Coolant
2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
3 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant level” (
page 275) and see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 373).
Brake fluid
Removing fuse box cover (
page 358).
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 277).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level,
see “Engine oil” (
page 272).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 332).
Exterior lamp switch (
page 108).
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflation pressure
(
page 279).
i
Opening the hood, see ( page 270).
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Do not add brake
fluid as this will not solve the problem.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
page 295).