Adding Washer Fluid - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 136).
Y
or
Press Start/Stop button twice (
X
Check the coolant temperature display in the
X
instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 (
X
in the ignition lock.
or
Remove Start/Stop button from ignition lock
X
( page 136).
Y
Slowly turn cap : counter-clockwise and to
X
relieve excess pressure.
Turn cap : further counter-clockwise and
X
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 ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar = in the filler neck
when warm, there is enough coolant in expan-
sion tank ;.
If necessary, add coolant that has been tested
X
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as
X
it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
( page 360).
Y
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system
G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
page 136).
Y
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
page 136)
Y
To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.
X
Place cap : on the edge of the filler neck and
X
engage in place.
Add the premixed washer fluid.
X
To close: press cap : onto the filler neck
X
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the recom-
mended minimum of 1 liter, a message appears
in the multifunction display prompting you to
add washer fluid (
Further information on windshield washer fluid/
antifreeze (
Engine compartment
page 254).
Y
page 361).
Y
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