Operation
Engine compartment
Coolant
̈ Using a rag, turn cap 2 slowly
approximately one half turn to the left
to release any excess pressure.
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Using a rag, slowly open the cap approx-
imately 1/2 turn to relieve excess pres-
sure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot fluid and steam will be blown out un-
der 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 2 to the left
and remove it.
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene gly-
col which may burn if it comes into con-
tact with hot engine parts.
The coolant level is correct if the level
The coolant expansion tank is located on
the passenger side of the engine
compartment.
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for cold coolant: reaches the marking
(plastic bridge) inside the reservoir
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for warm coolant: is approx. 0.6 in
(1.5
cm) higher
Warning!
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Add coolant as required.
Replace and tighten cap 2.
In order to avoid any possibly serious burns:
More information on coolant can be found
in the “Technical data” section
(୴ page 484).
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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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Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if the coolant temperature is
above 158°F (70°C). Allow the coolant
to cool down before removing cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and
is under pressure.
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2
Coolant expansion tank
Cap
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLK350, Mercedes-Benz CLK500, Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W209 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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