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Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need to
be checked. If you notice transmission fluid
loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission.
Coolant level
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze.
When checking the coolant level, the vehicle
must be parked on level ground, and the
coolant temperature must be below 158‡
(70†).
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Warning!
In order to avoid any potentially serious
burns:
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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 temperature indicator
indicates that the coolant is overheated.
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Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if coolant temperature is above
158‡ (70†). Allow engine to cool down
before removing cap. The coolant
reservoir contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.
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Using a rag, slowly open the cap
approximately
1
/
2
turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately,
scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown
out under pressure.
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Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene
glycol which may burn if it comes into
contact with hot engine parts.
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Marking bar in the expansion tank
2
Cap
3
Coolant expansion tank
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Using a rag, turn cap 2 slowly
approximately
1
/
2
turn counterclockwise
to release any excess pressure.
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Continue turning cap 2 counterclockwise
and remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level
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for cold coolant: reaches marking bar
1 in coolant expansion tank 3
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for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) higher
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Add coolant as required.
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Replace and tighten cap 2.
For more information on coolant, see the
“Technical data” section (Y page 396) and
(Y page 400).
Operation
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