Engine compartment
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Further information on engine oil
(Y page 368).
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts.
X Replace cap: on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
Checking and adding other service
products
Checking the coolant level
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Slowly turn cap: half a turn counter-
clockwise and allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2
(Y page 147) in the ignition lock.
X Turn cap: further counter-clockwise and
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 147).
X Check the coolant temperature gauge in
the multifunction display.
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
= in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank;.
The coolant temperature must be below
158
‡ (70 †).
If the coolant is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank;.
cm) higher when warm, there is
G Warning
In order to avoid any potentially serious burns:
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 display indicates
that the coolant is overheated.
X If necessary, add coolant which has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap: and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
Rdo not remove the pressure cap on the
coolant reservoir if the coolant temperature
is above 158 ‡ (70 †). Allow the engine to
cool down before removing the cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is
under pressure.
(
Y page 369).
Windshield washer system/headlamp
cleaning system
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windshield washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system.
Rusing a rag, slowly turn the cap
approximately 1/2 turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot fluid and steam will be blown out under
pressure.
G Warning
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
Rdo not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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