Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 38).Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when
the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. G
WARNING
When opening and closing the hood, it may
suddenly fall into the closed position .There is
a risk of injury to persons within range of
movement of the hood.
Open and close the hood only when no one is
within its range of movement. G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartmentc ould expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department. G
WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There
is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment,
R switch off the ignition
R never reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
R keep clothing away from moving parts
Opening the hood G
WARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion ,you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood. 512
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
R Down to 14 ‡ ( 001C10 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 2 parts water.
R Down to 001C4 ‡ (001C20 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
R Down to 001C20.2 ‡ (001C 29 †): mix 2 parts MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
i Add windshield washe rfluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Filling capacities Model Capacity
All models
5.6 US qt(5.3 l)
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes Type of refrigerant
The instruction label about types of
refrigerants can be foun
donthe radiator
cross member.
Refrigerant R-134a !
Only use refrigerant R-134a and PAG oil
(part number A0019890803) which has
been approved by Mercedes-Benz. The
approved R-134a PAG oil may not be mixed
with other conventional PAG oils.
Otherwise, the climate control system may
be damaged.
Service and maintenance work, such as the
refilling of refrigerant or the replacement of
components, must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. All applicable
regulations must be adhered to, SAE standard
J639 included.
Always have work on the climate control
system carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Refrigerant instruction label
Example: refrigerant instruction label
0002
Warning symbol
0003 Refrigerant filling capacity
0027 Applicable SAE standards
0026 PAG oil part number
0024 Type of refrigerant
Warning symbols 0002indicate:
R possible dangers
R that it is necessary to have maintenance
work carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop
Filling capacities All models Capacity
Refrigerant
550 ± 10 g
(19.4 ± 0.4 oz) PAG oil
120 g
(4.2 oz) 584
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