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Operation
At the gas station
̈ Close the fuel filler flap.
Check regularly and before a long trip
Engine compartment
(example illustration, SLK 350)
1 Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system* reservoir
2 Brake fluid reservoir
3 Coolant expansion tank
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system*
For information on refilling the reservoir,
see “Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*”
(
୴ page 302).
Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (
୴ page 443).
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin
prevents closing after you have locked the
vehicle.
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average
of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can normally be
found on the fuel pump. Please contact gas
station personnel in case labels on the pump
cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see “Premium
unleaded gasoline” (
୴ page 446), refer to the
Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet
(USA only), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz-Center.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp to flash and the ? malfunction
indicator lamp (USA only) or the
± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only)
to illuminate.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
୴ page 349).
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For opening the hood, see “Hood”
(
୴ page 294).
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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”
(
୴ page 348).
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