Topping Up - Mercedes-Benz Vito Operating Instructions Manual

Operation
Maintenance
The coolant expansion tank is in the en-
gine compartment.
4
1 Coolant expansion tank cap
2 Maximum mark on the coolant expan-
sion tank
G
Risk of injury
When opening the coolant expansion tank
there is a risk of scalding from hot coolant
spraying out. The cooling system and the
coolant expansion tank are pressurised
when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature. Wear gloves and eye protection.
Only open the coolant expansion tank when
the coolant temperature is less than 50 °C.
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G
Risk of poisoning
Coolant contains glycol and is therefore
toxic. Do not swallow coolant. Consult a
doctor immediately if any coolant is swal-
lowed.
Coolant must not come into contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. If coolant has come
into contact with your eyes, wash them with
plenty of clean water. Clean skin and cloth-
ing immediately with soap and water.
Change out of contaminated clothing imme-
diately.
E Slowly unscrew cap 1 on the coolant
expansion tank about half a turn anti-
clockwise and allow excess pressure to
escape.
E Turn cap 1 further and remove it.
E
Check the coolant level and top up if
necessary. Observe the required cool-
ant composition and water quality
e
when doing this (
The level of the coolant
must reach the max mark 2 when
I
the coolant is cold
I and reach about 1.5 cm above the
max mark 2 when the coolant is
hot.
Nur fuer internen Gebrauch
E Replace cap 1 and tighten all the way
to the stop.
!
Check the cooling and heating systems
regularly for leaks.
If a large quantity of coolant is lost, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Clutch mechanism and brake sys-
tem
G
Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Do not
swallow brake fluid. Consult a doctor imme-
diately if any brake fluid is swallowed.
Brake fluid must not come into contact with
the skin, eyes or clothing. Rinse affected
areas thoroughly with lots of clean water
and consult a doctor if necessary.
You should always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection when you are topping up the brake
page 239).
fluid.
Only store brake fluid in its closed original
container and keep out of reach of children.
Comply with safety regulations when han-
dling brake fluid.
Risk of poisoning