Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 427

* 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.
Sources of information regarding coolant:
Mercedes-Benz Specification for Operat‐
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ing Fluids 310.1, for example:
In the Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
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On the Internet at http://
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bevo.mercedes-benz.com
At qualified specialist workshops
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* NOTE Overheating at high outside tem‐
peratures
If an inappropriate coolant is used, the
engine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐
tected against overheating and corrosion at
high outside temperatures.
Always use coolant approved by
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Mercedes-Benz.
Observe the instructions in the
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Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1.
Have the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze
concentrate in the engine cooling system should
be:
A minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection
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down to approximately -35 °F (-37 °C))
A maximum of 55% (antifreeze protection
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down to -49 °F (-45 °C))
Coolant capacity
Capacity
Model Capacity
All models 8.2 US qt (7.8 liters)
Notes on windshield washer fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 420).
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Technical data 425
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. It could ignite if it comes into
contact with hot engine component parts or
the exhaust system.
Make sure that no windshield washer
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concentrate spills out next to the filler
opening.
* NOTE Damage to the exterior lighting
due to unsuitable windshield washer fluid
Unsuitable windshield washer fluid may dam‐
age the plastic surface of the exterior light‐
ing.
Only use windshield washer fluid which
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is also suitable for use on plastic surfa‐
ces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB Winter‐
Fit.