Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip - Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon Operator's Manual

Check regularly and before a long trip

1 Coolant level
For more information on coolant, see
"Coolant level" ( page 257).
2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
Removing fuse box cover
( page 333).
3 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see "Windshield
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*" ( page 259).
!
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.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Do not add brake
fluid as this will not solve the problem.
For more information, see "Practical
hints" ( page 275).
Operation
At the gas station
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level,
see "Engine oil" ( page 254).
Opening hood ( page 252).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
"Replacing bulbs" ( page 310).
Exterior lamp switch ( page 100).
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflation pressure
( page 261).
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