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295 Contents - Practical hints
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit, vehicle tools
and jack ......................................296
CD-changer .....................................296
Fuses ................................................297
Electrical outlet .............................. 301
Stowing items in the vehicle ........ 301
Hood .................................................302
Checking engine oil level .............304
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................305
Engine oil consumption ................305
Coolant level ...................................306
Adding coolant ...........................306
Windshield washer/headlamp
cleaning system .........................307
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........307Vehicle jack .................................... 308
Wheels ............................................. 310
Tire replacement ........................ 310
Rotating wheels .......................... 311
Spare wheel cover ..........................312
Spare wheel ..................................... 313
Changing wheels ............................ 314
Tire inflation pressure .................. 318
Battery .............................................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 321
Towing the vehicle ........................ 324
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 327
Stranded vehicle ............................ 327
Exterior lamps ............................... 328
Headlamp assembly .................. 329
Fog lamp, front ........................... 332
Turn signal lamp, front ............ 334Turn signal lamp, side ...............335
Front and rear
side marker lamps .....................337
Taillamp assemblies ..................339
License plate lamp .....................340
Rear fog lamp / Backup lamp ... 341
Changing batteries in
the electronic key .....................343
Synchronizing
remote control ............................345
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................346
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................347
Replacing wiper blades .................348
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Wa r n i n g !
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the engine
is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed
before driving. When closing hood, use extreme
caution not to catch hands or fingers.The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or even restart after the
engine has been turned off. Stay clear from fan
blades.The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils,
spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system
• with the engine running,
• while starting the engine,
• if ignition is “on” and the engine is turned
manually.
If you see flames, steam or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant temperature
gauge indicates that the engine is overheated, do
not open the hood. Move away from vehicle and do
not open the hood until the engine has cooled. If
necessary, call a fire department.
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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 COLD LEVEL mark in
the reservoir.
Anticorrosion / antifreeze mixture, see page 366.
After adding coolant, close cap until you hear it click a
few times.Adding coolant
If coolant has to be added, a 50 / 50 mixture of water and
MB anticorrosion / antifreeze should be added.
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Wa r n i n g !
In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury:
• 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 gauge indicates that the coolant is
overheated.• Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if engine temperature is above 194
°F
(90
°C). Allow engine to cool down before
removing cap. The coolant reservoir contains
hot fluid and is under pressure.
• Using a rag, slowly open cap approximately
1/2 turn to relieve excess pressure. If opened
immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will
be blown out under pressure.• 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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350 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Cleaning and care of the vehicle
In operation, your vehicle is subjected to varying
external influences which, if gone unchecked, can
attack the paintwork as well as the underbody and
cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying
climatic conditions, but also by air polution, road salt,
tar, gravel and stone chipping. Grease and oil, fuel,
coolant, brake fluid, bird droppings, insects, tree resins
etc. should be removed immediately to avoid paint
damage. Frequent washing reduces and / or eliminates
the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse
influences.More frequent washings are necessary to deal with
unfavorable conditions; for example, near the ocean, in
industrial areas (smoke, exhaust emissions), or during
winter operation.
You should check your vehicle from time to time for
stone chipping or other damage. Any damage should be
repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of
corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underside of the vehicle.
A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the
underbody followed by a thorough inspection. Damaged
areas need to be reundercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-
base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for
the lifetime of the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz
because of the possibility of incompatibility between
materials used in the production process and others
applied later.
We have selected car-care products and compiled
recommendations which are specially matched to our
vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology.
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care
products at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Wa r n i n g !
Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow
the instructions on the particular container.
Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when
cleaning the inside.Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed
for cleaning your vehicle.
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Technical dataSpare parts service ........................356
Warranty coverage .........................356
Identification labels .......................357
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............358
Technical data ................................359
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ................................... 361Engine oils ...................................... 363
Engine oil additives ...................... 363
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 363
Brake fluid ...................................... 363
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 364
Fuel requirements ........................ 364
Gasoline additives ......................... 365
Coolants .......................................... 365
Consumer information ................. 367
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Layout of poly-V-belt drive 1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pump
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see technical data.
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Capacity
Engine with \fil filter
(rec\fmmended engine \fils) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Aut\fmatic transmissi\fn
(aut\fmatic transmissi\fn fluid) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Transfer case
( MB part no. A 001 28 03 10 )2.96
U S q t ( 2.8 l )
Di ffe re n tial l \f ck c\f ntr \f l 0.47 - 0.63 US qt (0.46 - 0.6 l)
Rear axle
(Hy\b\fid gear \fil SAE 90, 85 W 90) 1
.9 U S q t ( 1 .8 l )
Fr\fnt axle
( H y\b \fi d g ear \f il S A E 9 0, 85 W 90 ) 1
.5 U S q t ( 1.4 l )
P\fwer steering
(MB P\fwer steering fluid) a
\b \b r\f x . 1.06 U S q t ( 1.0 l )
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Front wheel hubs
(high temperature roller bearing grease)approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each
Brake system
(MB Brake fluid [DOT 4+])approx. 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)
Windshield / headlamp washer system
(MB Windshield washer concentrate “S”
1)approx. 7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
Cooling system
(MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze)approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
(Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON))approx. 25.4 US gal (96.0 l)
approx. 5.3 US gal (20.0 l)
Air conditioner system
(R-134a refrigerant and special
PA C l u b r ic a n t (Never R-12))
1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for
temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see page 307.Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model G 500
Capacity
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