283 What you should know at the gas station
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This includes approximately 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Engine oil
Checking oil level, see instructions on page 141
and 321.
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality). For further information refer to page 322.
Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the
fuel filler flap. See page 341 for further details.Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, refer to “Technical Data”.
Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, refer to
“Technical Data”.
Bulbs
High and low beams: H7 (55 W),
low beam: Xenon (optional)
fog lamps: H B4 (55 W),
turn signal lamps,
front: 1156 NA (26.9 / 5 W/32/4 cp),
parking and standing lamps, front: W 5W (5 W)
side marker lamps, front: 5 W / 4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: PY 21 W bulb (yellow),
stop lamps: P 21 W/32 cp bulb,
rear fog lamp, driver’s side: P 21 W/32 cp bulb,
tail, parking, standing and
side marker lamp: R 5 W / 4 cp,
backup lamps: P 21 W / 32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5 W / 4 cp
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284 Check regularly and before a long trip
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Check regularly and before a long trip 1Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page 323.
2Coolant level,
see “Coolant level” on page 322
3Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed),
see “Brake fluid” on page 383.
Opening hood, see page 318.
Removing fuse box cover, see page 316.
Vehicle lighting: Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page 351.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 143.
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322 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 fluid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions,
have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission fluid level.Coolant level
1Coolant expansion tank
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.
See page 385 for antifreeze / anticorrosion mixture.
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