Mercedes-Benz 2012 C-Class User Manual

coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is
under pressure.
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using a rag, slowly turn the cap
approximately
1
/
2
turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot
fluid and steam will be blown out under
pressure.
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do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts.
X
Slowly turn cap : half a turn counter-
clockwise and allow excess pressure to
escape.
X
Turn cap :
further counter-clockwise and
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 the coolant is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar = in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in coolant expansion tank ;.
X
If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X
Replace cap :
and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 350).
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windshield
washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system.
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Vehicle components and their service
products must match. You should,
therefore, only use products that have been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved
products can be obtained at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
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WARNING
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
!
At temperatures below freezing: always
fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water and windshield washer concentrate
(e.g. MB WinterFit). There is otherwise a
risk of damaging the windshield washer
system/headlamp cleaning system.
!
Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
washer fluid concentrate could damage the
plastic lenses of the headlamps.
!
Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
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Add windshield washer concentrate, e.g.
MB SummerFit, to the washer fluid all year
round.
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Maintenance and care
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Mercedes-Benz 2012 C-Class Specifications

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Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	2012 C-Class
Category	Automobile
Language	English