Operation
Engine compartment
X Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck.
X Add engine oil as required. Be careful not
to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.
Coolant level
scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown
out under pressure.
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze.
When checking the coolant level, the vehicle
must be parked on level ground, and the
coolant temperature must be below 158‡
(70†).
RDo not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene
glycol which may burn if it comes into
contact with hot engine parts.
!
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the engine
and emission control system not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
G Warning!
In order to avoid any potentially serious
burns:
X Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck.
RUse 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
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (Y page 391) and
(
Y page 394).
indicates that the coolant is overheated.
RDo not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if coolant temperature is above
Transmission fluid level
1
Cap
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission fluid level does not need to
be checked. If you notice transmission fluid
loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission.
158‡
(70†). Allow engine to cool down
2 Coolant expansion tank
3 Marking bar in the expansion tank
before removing cap. The coolant
reservoir contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.
X Using a rag, turn cap 1 slowly
approximately 1/2 turn counterclockwise
to release any excess pressure.
X Continue turning cap 1 counterclockwise
and remove it.
RUsing a rag, slowly open the cap
approximately 1/2 turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately,
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C250, Mercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W204 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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