Checking coolant level
Checking the coolant level (example)
XPark the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehicleis on a level surface and the engine has cooleddown.
XTurn the SmartKey to position Hin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 131).
or
XPress the Start/Stop button twice on vehicleswith KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO startfunction (Ypage 132).
XCheck the coolant temperature display in theinstrument cluster (Ypage 36).The coolant temperature must be below158 ‡ (70 †).
XTurn the SmartKey to position Zin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 131).
or
XPress the Start/Stop button once on vehicleswith KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO startfunction (Ypage 132).
XSlowly turn cap Chalf a turn counter-clock-wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
XTurn cap Cfurther counter-clockwise andremove it.If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
Mercedes-Benz Center, or athttp://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
iThe ASSYST PLUS service interval displaydoes not show any information on the engineoil level. Observe the notes on the engine oillevel (Ypage 300).
The multifunction display shows a service mes-sage for several seconds, e.g.:
RService A in XX DaysService A in XX Days
RService A DueService A Due
RService A Overdue by XX DaysService A Overdue by XX Days
Depending on the operating conditions of thevehicle, the remaining time or distance until thenext service due date is displayed.
The letterAAorBB, possibly in conjunction with anumber or another letter, indicates the type ofservice.AAstands for a minor service andBBfor amajor service.
You can obtain further information from anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display doesnot take into account any periods of time duringwhich the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-ule:
XNote down the service due date displayed inthe multifunction display before disconnect-ing the battery.
or
XAfter reconnecting the battery, subtract thebattery disconnection periods from the ser-vice date shown on the display.
Hiding a service message
XPress the vor 8button on the steeringwheel.
Displaying service messages
XSwitch on the ignition.
XUse
chrome trims must not be polished with achrome polish as this will cause them to losetheir black shine. For optimal care, the face-plates should be rubbed with a lightly oiledcloth after every car wash. Commerciallyavailable engine and care oils are suitable forthis.
For heavier soiling, you can apply a fine paint-work polish with a microfiber cloth. Removethe excess polish residue after polishing.
Impurities combined with the effects of road gritand corrosive environmental factors may causeflash rust to form on the surface. You canrestore the original shine of the exhaust pipe bycleaning it regularly, especially in winter andafter washing.
XClean the exhaust pipe with a care producttested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of rags soaked in oil and grease in an
environmentally responsible manner.
!Please note the care instructions in thetrailer coupling manufacturer's operatinginstructions.
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomesdirty or corroded.
XRemove rust on the ball, e.g. with a wirebrush.
XRemove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or abrush.
XAfter cleaning, lightly oil or grease the ballcoupling.
XCheck that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch isworking properly.
You can also have the maintenance work on theball coupling and the trailer tow hitch carried outby a qualified specialist workshop.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
!For cleaning, do not use any of the following:
Ralcohol-based thinner or gasoline
Rabrasive cleaning agents
Rcommercially-available household cleaningagents
These may damage the display surface. Donot put pressure on the display surface whencleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-age to the display.
XBefore cleaning the display, make sure that itis switched off and has cooled down.
XClean the display surface using a commer-cially available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCDdisplay cleaner.
XDry the display surface using a dry microfibercloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
GWARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
!Never attach the following to plastic surfa-ces:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rperfume oil container or similar
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
!Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent orsunscreen to come into contact with the plas-tic trim. This maintains the high-quality look ofthe surfaces.
XWipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-freecloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
XHeavy soiling:use care and cleaning prod-ucts recommended and approved byMercedes-Benz.The surface may change color temporarily.Wait until the surface is dry again.
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Maintenance and care