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Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon
build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels without such
ad ditives , car bon d ep osits c an bui ld up esp eci ally on t he
intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
•warm-up hesitation,
•unstable idle,
•knocking / pinging,
•misfire,
•power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel.
They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel
quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion / antifreeze, which provides:
•corrosion protection,
•freeze protection,
•boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a
coolant providing freeze protection to approximately
-22
°F (-30
°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22
°F (-30
°C), the
boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling
system is reached at approximately 266
°F (130
°C).
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide
the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the
boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every
3years.
To provide the important corrosion protection, the
solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion / antifreeze
(equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22
°F [- 30
°C]). If
you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion /
antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49
°F [- 45
°C]),
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Exterior lamp switch ......................................................119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 288
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror .........................................293
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 289
High mounted stop lamp .........................................293
Low and high beams ................................................290
Parking lamps .................................................. 291, 292
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 288
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 293
Standing lamps ................................................. 291, 292
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 292
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 291, 292
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 256
Flat tire
Changing wheels ......................................................273
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel
electronic traction system (4MATIC)
with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............... 219Fuel .................................................................................. 229
Gasoline Additives ................................................... 326
Premium unleaded gasoline ..................229, 323, 325
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 236
Fuel Requirements ....................................................... 325
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 236
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 322
Fuse box
Fuses .......................................................................... 257
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 257
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 171
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 326
Fuel Requirements .................................................. 325
Premium unleaded .................................................. 229
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 26
Global locking
Central locking system ............................................... 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 163
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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .............. 88
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 312
WASHER FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252
What you should know at the gas station .................. 229
Wheels .............................................................................268
Changing wheels ......................................................273
Light alloy wheels .....................................................308
Rims and tires ........................................................... 317
Rotating ...................................................................... 269
Spare wheel ..............................................270, 271, 272Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windows
Power windows .......................................................... 154
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 265
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Refilling ..................................................................... 265
Winter driving ................................................................ 210
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 209
Wiper
Replacing wiper blade insert ................................. 300
Wiper operation
Combination switch .................................................. 122
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