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Operation
At the gas station
Low outside temperatures
(diesel engine)
To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with
improved cold flow characteristics is of-
fered in the winter months. Check with
your fuel retailer.
!
Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not
blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosine. The
fuel system and engine will otherwise be dam-
aged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Check regularly and before a long trip
Open the hood ( page 364).
1 Coolant level
2 Brake fluid
3 Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
"Engine oil" ( page 366).
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see "Coolant level" ( page 370) and
"Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc."
( page 538).
Brake fluid
!
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. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will
not solve the problem. For more information, see
"Brake fluid" ( page 541).
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