Operating Fluids - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Owner's Manual

VIN and engine number
1 Imprinted engine number stamped into the
crankcase
2 Imprinted VIN (vehicle identification number)
stamped into the crossmember
3 VIN (vehicle identification number) as a label
at the lower edge of the windscreen
The VIN as a label at the lower edge of the wind‐
screen 3 is only available in some countries.
You can obtain further information from any
qualified specialist workshop.

Operating fluids

Notes on operating fluids
& WARNING Risk of injury from operating
fluids harmful to your health
Operating fluids may be poisonous and harm‐
ful to your health.
Observe the text on the original con‐
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tainers when using, storing or disposing
of operating fluids.
Always store operating fluids sealed in
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their original containers.
Always keep children away from operat‐
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ing fluids.
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
pollution caused by environmentally irre‐
sponsible disposal
Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
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ronmentally responsible manner.
Technical data 365
Operating fluids include the following:
fuels
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DeNOx agent AdBlue for exhaust gas after‐
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treatment
lubricants
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coolant
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brake fluid
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windscreen washer fluid
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climate control system refrigerant
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Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Damage caused by the use of products that have
not been approved is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures.
You can identify operating fluids approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
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MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
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