Mercedes-Benz 2006 C-Class - Manual (Page 296)

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Operation
At the gas station
̈ Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
̈ Close fuel filler flap.
Check regularly and before a long trip
1 Coolant
2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
3 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant level” (
୴ page 301) and see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
୴ page 440).
Brake fluid
Removing fuse box cover ( ୴ page 422).
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and
the
ú malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) or the ± malfunction in-
dicator lamp (Canada only) to illumi-
nate.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
୴ page 352) and ( ୴ page 353).
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Opening the hood, see ( ୴ page 297).
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Do not add brake
fluid as this will not solve the problem.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
୴ page 351).