Brake Fluid Level - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Engine compartment
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G WARNING
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
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At temperatures below freezing: always
fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water and windshield washer concentrate
(e.g. MB WinterFit). There is otherwise a
risk of damaging the windshield washer
system/headlamp cleaning system.
!
Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
washer fluid concentrate could damage the
plastic lenses of the headlamps.
!
Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
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Add windshield washer concentrate, e.g.
MB SummerFit, to the washer fluid all year
round.
Example: washer fluid reservoir
Mix the windshield washer fluid in a
X
container beforehand.
At temperatures above freezing: fill the
X
washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water
and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.
MB SummerFit).
At temperatures below freezing: fill the
X
washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water
and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.
MB WinterFit). Adapt the mixing ratio to the
outside temperature. For information on
the mixing ratio (
To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.
X
Add the premixed washer fluid.
X
To close: press cap : onto the filler neck
X
until it engages.

Brake fluid level

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If you notice that the brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
MIN mark or less, check the brake system
immediately for leaks. Also check the
thickness of the brake linings. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not
correct the error.
Only check the brake fluid level when the
vehicle is stationary and on a level surface.
In order to check the brake fluid level, the
cover above the brake fluid reservoir must be
removed.
Remove seal ; in the area around
X
cover : in the direction of the arrow.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 390).
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