2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN Owner's Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2012 W204 Owners Manual XPull release lever : for the hood.
The hood is released.
!  Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2012 W204 Owners Manual yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts.HEnvironmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
!  Use

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2012 W204 Owners Manual coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is
under pressure.
R using a rag, slowly turn the cap
approximately  1
/ 2 turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot fluid and steam

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2012 W204 Owners Manual Example: washer fluid reservoir
XMix the windshield washer fluid in a
container beforehand.XAt temperatures above freezing:  fill the
washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water
and windshield washer c

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2012 W204 Owners Manual Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:XNote down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before
disconnecting the battery.
or
XSubtract the battery disconnection periods

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2012 W204 Owners Manual HEnvironmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner.
!  Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2012 W204 Owners Manual ! Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in  (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2012 W204 Owners Manual ! Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to
shine.
!  The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matte
effect:
R Vigorous rubbing wi