Check regularly and before a long trip, Engine compartment, Hood – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual

Page 154: Operation

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Closing: Turn fuel filler cap ; clockwise
until it audibly engages.

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Close the fuel filler flap before locking the

vehicle. Otherwise the flap locking pin will
prevent closing the fuel filler flap.

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Close fuel filler flap :.

Check regularly and before a long trip

For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (

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page 260).

Check the following:

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Engine oil level (

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page 153)

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Tire inflation pressure (

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page 161)

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Coolant level (

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page 156)

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Vehicle lighting (

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page 233)

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Washer system and headlamp cleaning
system (

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page 157)

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Brake fluid (

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page 157)

Engine compartment

Hood

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Warning!

Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose and
injure you and/or others.

Opening

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Warning!

Do not open the hood when the engine is
overheated. You could be seriously injured.
Observe the coolant temperature gauge to
determine whether the engine may be
overheated. If you see flames or smoke
coming from the engine compartment, move
away from the vehicle. Wait until the engine

has cooled. If necessary, call the fire
department.

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Warning!

You could be injured when the hood is open –
even when the engine is turned off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns, let the engine cool completely
before touching any components on the
vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety
precautions.

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Warning!

To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned off.
Stay clear of fan blades.

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Warning!

The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage
it is dangerous to touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system

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with the engine running

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while starting the engine

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when the ignition is switched on and the
engine is turned manually

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Pull hood lock release lever :.
The hood is unlocked.

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Engine compartment

Operation

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