Vehicle identification plate (example: vehicles with
a trailer tow hitch – all other countries)
: Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)
; EU type approval number (for certain coun-
tries only)
= VIN
? Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)
A Maximum gross vehicle weight of vehicle
combination (kg)
B Permissible front axle load (kg)
C Permissible rear axle load (kg)
D Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identification
plate is sample data. This data is different for every vehicle and may differ from the data
shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification
plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the front right-hand door.
X Open cover :in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
The VIN can be seen.
The VIN can also be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 380). Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the crank-
case. You can obtain further information from
any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis- posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container. Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of
products that have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro-
priate section.
You can identify service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB Service products and capacities
381Technical data Z