Check At Regular Intervals; Coolant Level; Power Steering - Oil Level - Mercedes-Benz 209 D Operating Instructions Manual

Eng,ne compartment flap opened
1 Filler hole - coolant
Engine compartment flap opened
1 Power steering oil reservoir
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Check at regular intervals:
(for example once a week or whenever you refuel)
- Coolant level
- Power steering - oil level
- Hydraulic clutch control and hydraulic brake system - fluid level
- Soiling of air cleaner
- Batteries - fluid level
- Windshield washer system lluid level
- Seat belts
- Inflation pressure and condillon ol lirl'S
- Engine, transmission , live axle, stmmng c;ystom, cooli ng and heating system for leaks
Coolant level
The coolant expansion tank must l>L' fillNl up to the marking in the filler neck.
If possible, replenish coolant only with the engine cold (coolant temperature less than
122° F/50°C) and the heater valves open Do not open filler cap if the coo lanttemperature
is above 194° F (90° C).
After having added coolant, seal coo lant expans ion tank with cap . Run engine briefly,
check coolant level and add more coolan t. if required.
Use clean and well filtered water (potable water qua lity) with the least possible content
of lime. Coolant blended with ant1fro cue can be retained in the cooling system all year
round. Refer to "Fuels, coolants, lubri can ts. etc.".
Power steering - oil level
The oil reservoir is filled correctly if the oil level reaches the mark in the oi l reservoir.