Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip - Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK 320 Operator's Manual

Check regularly and before a long trip

1 Coolant level
2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
3 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
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Opening the hood, see ( page 308).
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see "Coolant" ( page 313) and see "Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc."
( page 447).
Brake fluid
Removing fuse box cover ( page 431).
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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 also "Practi-
cal hints" ( page 355).
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see "Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*"
( page 315).
Operation
At the gas station
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
"Engine oil" ( page 309).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
"Replacing bulbs" ( page 404).
For more information, see "Exterior lamp
switch" ( page 50).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information, see "Checking tire
inflation pressure" ( page 327).
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