2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON washer fluid

Windscreen wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions The windscreen wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers
fail completely.
G
Risk of accident
The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The windscreen washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the centre of the wind-
screen. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X
Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Side windows
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions A side window will not
close. Objects are trapped between the window and the door frame.
X
Remove the objects.
X Close the side window. There are objects in the window guide rail which are preventing
the side window from closing.
X
Remove the objects.
X Close the side window. You cannot see the cause.
X
Close the side window with increased force or without the anti-
entrapment feature (Y page 101). Troubleshooting
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Vehicle identification plate illustration
:
Vehicle identification plate
; Vehicle manufacturer
= EU type approval number
? Vehicle identification number (VIN)
A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
B Maximum permissible towing weight
C Maximum permissible front axle load
D Maximum permissible rear axle load
E Paint code Vehicle identification number (VIN)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body. It is located on the floor in front of the
right-hand front seat. X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear-
most position.
X Fold floor covering :upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;. Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R exhaust gas aftertreatment additive
(AdBlue ®
)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer concentrate
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use products which have been tested and
specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and which are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the rele-
vant chapter since:
R parts and service products are matched.
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the
implied warranty.
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (such Service products and capacities
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driving downhill). This would impair braking
efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years
with a brake fluid that has been approved by
Mercedes-Benz and have this confirmed in
the Service Booklet.
i There is usually a notice in the engine
compartment to remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Windscreen washer system
The headlamp cleaning system* and wind-
screen washer system are both supplied from
the washer fluid reservoir.
Further information on windscreen washer
fluid and its mixing ratio ( Ypage 222). Vehicle data, E 200 CGI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4868 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2071 mm
Vehicle height
51 1464 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC
Directive)
Manual transmis-
sion
1615 kg Vehicle weights
Automatic trans-
mission
1615 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload.
Maximum roof
load
100 kg
Maximum luggage
compartment load
100 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y
page 332). Vehicle data, E 250 CGI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4868 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2071 mm
Vehicle height
52 1464 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
51
The value specified may differ from the actual value depending on tyres, load, optional equipment and state
of the suspension system.
52 The value specified may differ from the actual value depending on tyres, load, optional equipment and state
of the suspension system. Vehicle data, E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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* optional
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