Operation
Engine compartment
Coolant level
̈ Using a rag, turn cap 2 slowly approx-
imately one half turn to the left to
release any excess pressure.
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Using a rag, slowly open the cap
approximately 1/2 turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately, scald-
ing hot fluid and steam will be blown out
under pressure.
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check
the coolant level, the vehicle must be
parked on level ground and the engine
must be cool.
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Continue turning the cap to the left and
remove it.
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene
glycol which may burn if it comes into
contact with hot engine parts.
The coolant level is correct if the level
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for cold coolant: reaches the black
top part of the reservoir
Warning!
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for warm coolant: is approx. 0.6 in
In order to avoid any possibly serious burns:
The coolant expansion tank is located on
the passenger side of the engine compart-
ment.
(1.5
cm) higher
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Use extreme caution when opening the
hood if there are any signs of steam or
coolant leaking from the cooling system,
or if the coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates that the coolant is overheated.
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Add coolant as required.
̈ Replace and tighten cap.
For more information on coolant, see
“Coolants” (୴ page 444).
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Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if coolant temperature is
above 158°F (70°C). Allow engine to
cool down before removing cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and
is under pressure.
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Coolant expansion tank
Cap
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C280, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-benz W203 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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