Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 325)

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Operation
At the gas station
̈ Replace the fuel cap by turning it
clockwise until it audibly engages.
̈ Close the fuel filler flap.
Check regularly and before a long trip
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 326).
Example ML 500
1 Brake fluid
2 Coolant level
3 Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
୴ page 327).
Brake fluid
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality).
For more information, see “Coolant level”
(
୴ page 332) and see “Fuels, coolants, lu-
bricants, etc.” ( ୴ page 493).
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
For more information on gasoline, see
the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the yellow engine
malfunction indicator lamp
? (USA only), ± (Canada only)
to illuminate.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
୴ page 385).
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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. Noti-
fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center immediately. Do not add
brake fluid as this will not solve the
problem. For more information, see
“Practical hints” (
୴ page 381).
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