XPark the vehicle onalevel surface.
Only check the coolant level when the
vehicle is onalevel surface and the engine
has cooled down.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 147).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Ypage 147).
XCheck the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
158‡(70 †).
XTurn the SmartKey to position
0(Ypage 147) in the ignition lock.
XSlowly turn cap halfaturn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
XTurn cap further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
$in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank .
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar $in the fuel
filler neck when warm, there is enough
coolant in expansion tank .
XIf necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XReplace cap and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant,see
(Ypage 377).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system/headlampcleaning
system
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes intocontactwith hot
enginecomponentsorthe exhaust systemit
could ignite. There isariskoffire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled nexttothe filler neck.
XTo open:pull cap upwards by the tab.
XAdd the premixed washer fluid.
XTo close:press cap ontothe filler neck
until it engages.
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windshield washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system.
If the washer fluid level drops below the
recommended minimum of1liter,amessage
appears in the multifunction display
promptingyou to refill the washer fluid
(Ypage 262).
Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (Ypage 378).
Maintenance
ASSYST PLUS
Service messages
The ASSYSTPLUS service interval display
informsyou of the nextservice due date.
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