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Operation
At the gas station
̈ Close the fuel filler flap until you hear
the latch close shut.
Check regularly and before a long trip
1 Coolant
2 Engine oil
3 Brake fluid
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant” (
୴ page 255) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
୴ page 389).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level,
see “Engine oil” (
୴ page 253).
Brake fluid
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin pre-
vents closing after you have locked the vehicle.
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More information on gasoline can be found
in the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet (USA only).
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open
can cause the ú malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator
lamp (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
୴ page 305).
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Opening the hood, see (୴ page 250).
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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 303).
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