2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS brake fluid

Adding coolant
XIfthe coolant drops under marker bar=in
the filler neck, add coolant.
Observe the information on the correct cool-
ant mixture rat ioand the required water qual-
ity under "Service products and capacities"
(
Ypage 311). To prevent damage to the
engine co oling system, use only appr oved
corrosion inh ibitor/antifreeze that co mplies
wit h the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Service Products.
XReplac e cap:and tighten ina clock wise
dire ction.
XStart the engine.
XSet the temperature inthe veh icleinterior to
the maximum output on the air-conditioning
system control panel.
XAfter approximate lyfive minutes, switch off
the engine again and allow itto cool down.
XCheck the coolant level again and add coolant
ifnecessary.
XClose the hood.
Brake fluid
GWAR NING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There isa risk of injury.
Comp ly with instructions on the use, storage
and dispo sal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed intheir original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of ch ildren.
GWAR NING
Opening the hood when the engine isover-
heated or when there isa fire inthe engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There isa risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool downbefore
opening the hood. Ifthere isa fire inthe
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, 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 downand
touch only the components describe d in the
foll owin g.
Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Also observe the safety notes under "Service products and
capacities" (
Ypage 306).
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. Ifthe boilin g point of the brake
fluid is too low,vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
!If the brake fluid level in the brake fluid res-
ervoir has fallen to the MIN mark or below,
check the brake system immediately for
leaks. Also check the thickness of the brake
linings. Visit a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct
the malfunction.
!Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and rub-
ber. Ifpaint, plastic or rubber has come into
contact with brake fluid, rinse with water
immediately.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years at a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the
information regarding brake fluid in the "Service
products and capacities" section (
Ypage 311).
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Maintenance and care
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Check the brake fluid level regularly, e.g. weekly
or when refueling.
Checking the brake fluid level
XStop your veh icleas far away from traff icas
possible on level ground.
XSwitch off the engine.
XSecure the veh icleto prevent itfrom rolling
away.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 253).
XCheck the brake fluid leve l.
The brake fluid level isadequate ifthe level is
between the MIN mark and MAX mark on
brake fluid reservoir :.
XClose the hood.
Washer fluid
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine isover-
heated or when there isa fire inthe engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There isa risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool downbefore
opening the hood. Ifthere isa fire inthe
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWAR NING
Certain components inthe engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working inthe engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components describe d in the
following.
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There isa risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
!Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
Example :washe rfluid reservoir
Add wind shield washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. Observe the infor-
mation regarding washer fluid under "Service
Products and Capacities" (
Ypage 313).
Adding washer fluid
XMix the washer fluid to the appropriate mixing
rat io in a container beforehand.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 253).
XPull cap :on the washer fluid reservoir
upwards at the tab.
XAdd the premixed washer fluid.
XPress cap :onto the filler neck until it
engages audibly.
XClose the hood.
258Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

Example: vehicle identification plate (US vehicles)
Example: vehicle identification plate (vehicles for
Canada)
;
VIN
=Paint code
iThe data shown on the vehicle identification
plate is sample data. This data differs for
every vehicle and may deviate from what is
shown here. The data valid for your vehicle
can be found on the identification plate of
your vehicle.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
VIN in the engine compartment
The VIN can be found on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (Ypage 305).
VIN :is also stamped into the longitudinal
member in the engine compartment next to the
fuse box.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More information may be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations.
Service products include the following:
RFuels, e.g. gasoline
RLubricants, e.g. engine oil, transmission oil
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWasher fluid
RClimate control system refrigerants
Approved service products comply with the
highest quality standards and are listed in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Prod-
ucts. Only use service products approved for the
vehicle. This is an important condition for the
Limited Warranty.
You will recognize the service products
approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following
306Service products and capacities
Technical data

Rear axle
Operating fluid: transmission oil
Product name/numberMaintenanceinterval
Mobilube FE 75W-85
Mobilube FE Plus NG
75W-85
MB Sheet No. 235.7—
More information can be obtained at any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
!Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and rub-
ber. If paint, plastic or rubber has come into
contact with brake fluid, rinse with water
immediately.
When handling, storing and disposing of brake
fluid, please observe the relevant regulations
and the important safety notes for service prod-
ucts (
Ypage 306).
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air. This reduces its boiling
point.
Have the brake fluid replaced at specified inter-
vals by a qualified specialist workshop.
iThere is usually a notice in the engine com-
partment to remind you when the next brake
fluid change is due.
Use only approved brake fluids that comply with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products. Always check for the identification
DOT 4 plus. Information about approved brake fluids can be
obtained:
Ron the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
!Take care not to spill any coolant on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
When handling, storing and disposing of coolant
and antifreeze, please observe the relevant reg-
ulations and the important safety notes for oper-
ating fluids (
Ypage 306).
Coolant additive with corrosion and
antifreeze protection
!Use only approved antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor that complies with MB Specification for Service Products, Sheet Number 325.
Using other, non-approved antifreeze/corro-
sion inhibitors may cause damage to the cool-
ant system and reduce the engine's service
life.
The coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze
and corrosion inhibitor. It performs the following
tasks:
RAnti-corrosion protection
RAntifreeze protection
RRaises the boiling point
When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled with
a coolant mixture that ensures adequate anti-
freeze/corrosion protection. Coolant must
remain in the engine cooling system all year
round to ensure anti-corrosion protection and a
higher boiling point, even in countries with high
outside temperatures.
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Technical data
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