Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 232

En ine com artment
Additional service roducts
hec in coolant level
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of in ury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
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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 in ury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.
!
Before starting your ourney, make sure that
all engine covers are installed. Otherwise, the
engine can be damaged, e.g. through over-
heating.
Checking the coolant level (example)
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop
X
button.
Check the coolant temperature display in the
X
instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
1 8 (70 ).
Select key position u with the Start/Stop
X
button.
Remove the engine cover :.
X
Slowly turn cap ; half a turn counter-clock-
X
wise to allow excess pressure to escape.
Turn cap ; further counter-clockwise and
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remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of the marker bar
in the filler neck when cold, there is enough
coolant in coolant expansion tank =.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1. cm) above the marker bar in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant in
coolant expansion tank =.
If necessary, add coolant that has been tested
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and approved by Mercedes-Benz.