Mercedes-Benz A-Class Owner's Manual page 375

372 Technical data
Replacement amount
Model Replacement
A 160
A 180
A 200
A 180 d
A 250
All other models
Notes on brake fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 365).
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& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
vapour pockets forming in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point is too low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake sys‐
tem when the brakes are applied hard.
amount
This impairs the braking effect.
Have the brake fluid renewed at the
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5.1 litres
specified intervals.
Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop.
5.5 litres
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz
according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
You can obtain further information on brake fluid
6.5 litres
in the following places:
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
R
Operating Fluids
at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
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in the Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
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at a qualified specialist workshop
R
Coolant
Notes on coolant
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 365).
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& WARNING Risk of fire‑ and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
Allow the engine to cool down before
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you top up the antifreeze.
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
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next to the filler opening.
Thoroughly clean the antifreeze from
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component parts before starting the
vehicle.
* NOTE Damage caused by incorrect cool‐
ant
Only add coolant that has been pre‐
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mixed with the required antifreeze pro‐
tection.