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Instrument cluster displayBRAKE FLUID 217 Coolant level 236
PARKING BRAKE 218 Adding coolant 237
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster 208ENGINE FAN 218 Windshield washer / headlamp
clean.system 238
On-board diagnostic systemCheck engine malfunction indicator lamp
208COOLANT (coolant level) 219 Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio 238
Brake warning lamp 209 COOLANT (coolant temp.) 220 Wheels 239
Supplemental restraint system STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 221 Tire replacement 239
(SRS) indicator lamp 210 LIGHT SENSOR 221 Rotating wheels 240
Fuel reserve and fuel cap LIGHTING SYSTEM 222 Spare wheel 241
placement warning 210 WASHER FLUID 223 Changing wheels 242
Electronic stability program(ESP) OIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) 224 Tire inflation pressure 247
warning lamp 211 ENGINE OIL LEVEL 224 Battery 249
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp 211 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic Jump starting 251
ABS malfunction indicator lamp 211 stability program) 226 Towing the vehicle 253
Telescoping steering column – Transmission selector lever,
indicator lamp 212
Practical hintsmanually unlocking 255
Seat belt warning lamp 212 Bulbs 256
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the First aid kit 228 Adjusting headlamp aim 261
center console 212 Shelf below rear window 228 Changing batteries in the
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 212 Stowing things in the vehicle 228 electronic main key 264
Roll bar warning lamp 221 Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage Synchronizing remote control 266
Malfunction and warning messages in compartment 229 Emergency operation of
the multifunction display 213 Vehicle jack 230 sliding/pop-up roof 267
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 214 Fuses 231
Manual release for fuel filler flap
268
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 215 Hood 233 Replacing wiper blade insert 268
ABS-SYSTEM 216 Checking engine oil level 234 Trunk lamp 270
BRAKE ASSIST 216 Automatic transmission fluid level 236 Roof rack 270
BRAKE LINING WEAR 217
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What you should know at the gas station
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Engine oil level check, see page108 and page234
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
• Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), see page284.
• Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 282.
• Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap. See page247 for further details.• Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page 284.
•Bulbs
High and low beams: H7 (55 W),
low beam: Xenon (optional)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps,
front 1156 NA (26.9/5 W/32/4 cp),
parking and standing lamps, front: H 6W (6 W),
side marker lamps, front: 5 W/4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W/24 cp,
stop, tail, parking and side marker lamps: 21/4 W,
tail and parking lamp: 5 W/4 cp,
rear fog lamp, driver’s side: 21 W/32 cp,
backup lamps: 21 W/32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5 W/4 cp.
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Check regularly and before a long trip
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Check regularly and before a long trip 1Engine oil level
See “Engine oil level, checking” on page108and
page234.
2Coolant level
See “Coolant level” on page237.
3Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page 285.
4Windshield washer system
Headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page238.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page256.
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Instrument cluster display
BRAKE FLUID 217
PARKING BRAKE 218
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster 208ENGINE FAN 218
On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp
208COOLANT (coolant level) 219
Brake warning lamp 209 COOLANT (coolant temp.) 220
Supplemental restraint system STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 221
(SRS) indicator lamp 210 LIGHT SENSOR 221
Fuel reserve and fuel cap LIGHTING SYSTEM 222
placement warning 210 WASHER FLUID 223
Electronic stability program(ESP) OIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) 224
warning lamp 211 ENGINE OIL LEVEL 224
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp 211 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic
ABS malfunction indicator lamp 211 stability program) 226
Telescoping steering column –
indicator lamp 212
Seat belt warning lamp 212
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
center console 212
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 212
Roll bar warning lamp 221
Malfunction and warning messages in
the multifunction display 213
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 214
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 215
ABS-SYSTEM 216
BRAKE ASSIST 216
BRAKE LINING WEAR 217
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Malfunction and warning messages
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COOLANT (coolant level)
When this message appears while driving, the coolant
level has dropped below the required level. If no leaks
are noticeable and the engine temperature does not
increase, continue to drive to the nearest service station
and have coolant added to the coolant system.The low engine coolant level warning should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed
may cause serious engine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Notes:
Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system. The
engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving.
See page237for instructions on adding coolant.
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COOLANT CHECK LEVEL!
Wa r n i n g !
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may
burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts.
You can be seriously burned. 2
C*
* C = Category, see page 213
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Practical hints
Spare wheel 241
Changing wheels 242
First aid kit 228 Tire inflation pressure 247
Shelf below rear window 228 Battery 249
Stowing things in the vehicle 228 Jump starting 251
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage Towing the vehicle 253
compartment 229 Transmission selector lever,
Vehicle jack 230 manually unlocking 255
Fuses 231 Bulbs 256
Hood 233 Adjusting headlamp aim 261
Checking engine oil level 234 Changing batteries in the
Automatic transmission fluid level 236 electronic main key 264
Coolant level 236 Synchronizing remote control 266
Adding coolant 237 Emergency operation of
Windshield washer / headlamp
clean.system 238sliding/pop-up roof 267
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio 238Manual release for fuel filler flap
268
Wheels 239 Replacing wiper blade insert 268
Tire replacement 239 Trunk lamp 270
Rotating wheels 240 Roof rack 270
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Engine compartment
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Automatic transmission fluid level
The transmission has a permanent fill of automatic
transmission fluid.
Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks and
changes are not required. For this reason the dipstick is
omitted.
If you notice f luid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions,
have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission fluid level.Coolant level
To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked
on level ground and the engine stopped.
Check coolant level only when coolant is cold.
The coolant level should reach the black top part of the
reservoir.
P20.30-2032-26
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
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the engine temperature will increase due to the lower
heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not
use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and MB anticorrosion/
antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage).
The water in the cooling system must meet minimum
requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal
drinking water. If your are not sure about the water
quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The
use of alum inum components in m otor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used
in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the
aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/
antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly
shortened service life.)Therefore the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz
Anticorrosion/antifreeze agent.
Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in
the hot southern regions), you should have the
anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The
coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring
your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
Approx. freeze protection
– 35°F
(– 37°C)– 49°F
(– 45°C)
5.9 US qt
(5.6l)6.5US qt
(6.1 l)
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