2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS hood release

Toremove:using a suitable object, turn twomounts1of cover2in an counter-clock‐wise direction asfar astheywill go.
Removethe unlocked cover2fromthewheel archlinerbypulling it upwards.
Toinstall:insert cover2at bottom ofthewheel archliner.
Using a suitable object, turnthe two mounts1ofthe cover2in clockwise direction asfar astheywill go.
Replacing bulbs in the halogen headlamp
RequirementsThe lighting system is switched off.
Low beam/high beam:
RA H7 55 W light bulb isavailable.
RThe hood is open.
Turnsignal lights:
RA PWY24W light bulb isavailable.
RThe cover inthe front wheel archhas beenremoved.
1Low-beam headlamps
2High beam
3Turnsignals
Turntherelevant housing cover1–3coun‐ter-clockwise andremoveit.
Low beam / high beam:turnthe socketcounter-clockwise andremoveit.
Indicator:turnthe socket counter-clockwise,release it andremoveit.
Pullthe bulb out ofthe socket.
Insertthe new bulb intothe socket suchthatthe entire base ofthe bulb isresting onthebottom ofthe socket.
Insertthe socket and turn it clockwise.
Press onthe housing cover and turn it clock‐wise.
Turnsignal lights:installthe cover inthefront wheel arch.
Changingtherear bulbs (vehicles withhalo‐gen headlamps)
Opening and closingthe side trim panels inthe trunk
Toopen:releaseright-hand or left-hand sidetrim panels1atthetop andremove.
Toclose:re-insert side trim panel1.
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Nevertouchthe danger zone surround‐ing moving component parts, e.g.therotation area ofthefan.
Removejewelry andwatches.
Keep items of clothing and hairawayfrom moving parts.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfromtouchingcomponent parts undervoltage
The ignition system andthe fuel injectionsystemworkunder highvoltage. Ifyoutouchcomponent parts which are undervoltage,you couldreceivean electric shock.
Nevertouch component parts oftheignition system orthe fuel injection sys‐tem whenthe ignition is switched on.
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom usingthewindshield wipers whilethe engine hoodis open
Whenthe engine hood is open andthe wind‐shield wipers are set in motion,you can betrappedbythe wiper linkage.
Always switch offthe windshield wipersand ignition before openingthe enginehood.
Toopen:pull lever1toreleasethe hood.
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Checking coolant level
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
\nWARNINGDanger of burns when open‐ingthe hood
Ifyou openthe hood whenthe engine hasoverheated or during afireinthe enginecompartment,you could come into contactwith hotgases orother escaping operatingfluids.
Before openingthe hood, allowtheenginetocool down.
Intheevent of afireinthe engine com‐partment,keepthe hood closed andcallthefireservice.
\nWARNINGRisk of scalding from hotcoolant
The engine cooling system is pressurized,particularly whenthe engine iswarm. Ifyouopenthe cap,you could be scaldedbyhotcoolant spraying out.
Letthe engine cool down before open‐ingthe cap.
When openingthe cap,wear protectivegloves and safetyglasses.
Openthe cap slowlytorelease pres‐sure.
Parkthevehicle on a level surface.
Checkthe coolanttemperature display intheinstrument cluster.The coolanttemperature must be below158 °F (70 °C).
Slowly turn cap1counter-clockwisetorelieve overpressure.
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