Maintena nce and car e, Care – Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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X

Slowly turn cap : half a turn counter-

clockwise and allow excess pressure to

escape.

X

Turn 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 ;.

X

If necessary, add coolant that has been

tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

X

Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far

as it will go.

For further information on coolant, see

(

Y

page 356).

Adding washer fluid to the windshield

washer system/headlamp cleaning

system

G

WARNING

Certain components in the engine

compartment, 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 down and

touch only the components described in the

following.

G

WARNING

Windshield washer concentrate is highly

flammable. If it comes into contact with hot

engine components or the exhaust system it

could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer

concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.

X

To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.

X

Add the premixed washer fluid.

X

To close: press cap : onto the 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 of 1 liter, a message

appears in the multifunction display

prompting you to add washer fluid

(

Y

page 246).

Further information on windshield washer

fluid/antifreeze (

Y

page 357).

Care

General notes

!

For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any

of the following:

R

dry, rough or hard cloths

R

abrasive cleaning agents

R

solvents

R

cleaning agents containing solvents

Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective

films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice

scraper. You could otherwise scratch or

damage the surfaces and protective film.

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