Closing - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Operator's Manual

Engine compartment
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Reach into the gap between the hood and the
X
radiator trim and press hood catch lever ; to
the left.
Raise the hood.
X
Pull support strut ? out of bracket A.
X
Lift up support strut ? and insert it into yel-
X
low retaining clip =.
Closing the hood
Raise the hood slightly and, at the same time,
X
remove support strut ? from yellow retaining
clip =.
Swing support strut ? down and press it into
X
bracket A until it engages.
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
X
approximately 8 in (20 cm).
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
X
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Do not press the hood
closed. Open the hood again and close it with
a little more force.
Checking and adding other service
products
Checking coolant level
G
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.
!
The coolant may only be checked and cor-
rected when the engine is cool (coolant tem-
perature below 104 ‡ (40 †). Checking the
coolant when the coolant temperature is
above 104 ‡ (40 †) may result in damage to
the engine or to the engine cooling system.
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the drive system has
cooled down.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 109).
Y
Check the coolant temperature display in the
X
instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
104 ‡ (40 †).
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 109).
Y
Slowly turn cap : counter-clockwise 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 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 284).
Y
Windshield washer system
G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment may be very hot, e.g. the drive system
and radiator. Working in the engine compart-
ment poses a risk of injury.