engine coolant MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

The segments on speedometer1indicatethesystemstatusforthefollowing:
RCruise control (page181)
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC(page183)
NOTEEngine damageduetoexcessivelyhigh engine speeds
The engine will be damaged ifyou drive withthe engine intheoverrevvingrange.
Do not drive with the engine intheover‐revvingrange.
The fuel supply is interruptedtoprotecttheengine whenthered mark ontachometer3(overrevvingrange) isreached.
During normal operating conditions, coolanttemperature display4mayrisetotheredmark.
\nWARNINGDanger of burns when open‐ingthe hood
Ifyou openthe hood whenthe engine hasoverheated or during afireinthe enginecompartment,you could come into contactwith hotgases orother escaping operatingfluids.
Before openingthe hood, allowtheenginetocool down.
Intheevent of afireinthe engine com‐partment,keepthe hood closed andcallthefireservice.
Overview ofthe buttons onthesteeringwheel
1¤Back/Home button (press and hold),on-board computer
2Touch Control, on-board computer
3Control panelfor cruise control orActiveDistance AssistDISTRONIC
4Control panelfor multimedia system:
£Voice Control System
ßDisplaysfavorites
VOL: control knob, adjuststhevolume orswitchesthe sound offc(press)
aMakes/accepts a call
Instrument Display and on-board computer227

Vehicles withTraffic Sign Assist:Detectedinstructions and traffic signs (page217).
Adjusting the instrument lighting
Turnbrightness control1up or down.The lighting ofthe Instrument Display and inthe control elements ofthevehicle interior isadjusted.
Menus and submenus
Functions onthe service menu ofthe on-board computer
On-board computer:
Service
Toselectthe function:swipe upwards ordownwards onthe left-handTouch Control.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
Functions ontheServicemenu:
RMessage memory (page 433)
RTires:
-Restartthe tire pressure losswarningsystem (page 398)
-Checkthe tire pressure withthe tire pres‐sure monitor (page 396)
-Restartthe tire pressure monitor(page 397)
RASSYST PLUS: calls upthe service due date(page 351)
RVehicles with aWidescreen Cockpit:Cool-ant: coolanttemperature display
REngine Oil Level: engine oil level
Calling upthe assistancegraphic
On-board computer:
Assistance
Thefollowing displaysareavailable onthe assis‐tance graphic menu:
RAssistancegraphic
RAttention level (page215)
Toswitch betweenthe displays:swipeupwards or downwards onthe left-handTouch Control.
Instrument Display and on-board computer231

Checking coolant level
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
\nWARNINGDanger of burns when open‐ingthe hood
Ifyou openthe hood whenthe engine hasoverheated or during afireinthe enginecompartment,you could come into contactwith hotgases orother escaping operatingfluids.
Before openingthe hood, allowtheenginetocool down.
Intheevent of afireinthe engine com‐partment,keepthe hood closed andcallthefireservice.
\nWARNINGRisk of scalding from hotcoolant
The engine cooling system is pressurized,particularly whenthe engine iswarm. Ifyouopenthe cap,you could be scaldedbyhotcoolant spraying out.
Letthe engine cool down before open‐ingthe cap.
When openingthe cap,wear protectivegloves and safetyglasses.
Openthe cap slowlytorelease pres‐sure.
Parkthevehicle on a level surface.
Checkthe coolanttemperature display intheinstrument cluster.The coolanttemperature must be below158 °F (70 °C).
Slowly turn cap1counter-clockwisetorelieve overpressure.
Maintenance and care357

Continue turning cap1counter-clockwiseandremoveit.
The coolant level is correct:
RIfthe engine is cold, uptomarker bar2
RIfthe engine iswarm, upto0.6 in (1.5 cm)over marker bar2
If necessary,add coolantthat has beenapprovedbyMercedes-Benz.RFurther information on coolant(page 429).
Addingwasher fluidtothe windshieldwasher system
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
\nWARNINGDanger of burns when open‐ingthe hood
Ifyou openthe hood whenthe engine hasoverheated or during afireinthe enginecompartment,you could come into contactwith hotgases orother escaping operatingfluids.
Before openingthe hood, allowtheenginetocool down.
Intheevent of afireinthe engine com‐partment,keepthe hood closed andcallthefireservice.
\nWARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromwindshieldwasher concentrate
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highlyflammable. It could ignite if it comes intocontact withhot engine component parts ortheexhaust system.
Make surethat no windshieldwasherconcentrate spills out nexttothefilleropening.
Removecap1bythetab.
Addwasherfluid.
Keepingthe air-water duct free
Keepthe area betweenthe hood andthewindshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snowand leaves.
358Maintenance and care

Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Coolant
Notes on coolantObservethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
\nWARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromantifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact withhotcomponent parts inthe engine compart‐ment, it may ignite.
Allowthe enginetocool down beforeadding antifreeze.
Makesurethat no antifreeze spills outnexttothefiller opening.
Thoroughly clean off any antifreezefrom component parts beforestartingthevehicle.
NOTEDamagecausedbyincorrect cool‐ant
Only add coolantthat has been pre‐mixed withtherequired antifreeze pro‐tection.
Information on coolant isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationforOperating Fluids310.1
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
RAtaqualified specialistworkshop
NOTEOverheating at high outsidetem‐peratures
If an inappropriate coolant is used,theengine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐tected againstoverheating and corrosion athigh outsidetemperatures.
Always use coolant approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
Observethe instructions intheMercedes-Benz Specificationsfor Oper‐ating Fluids310.1.
Havethe coolantregularlyreplaced at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreezeconcentrate inthe engine cooling system shouldbe:
Ra minimum of 50% (antifreeze protectiondowntoapproximately -35 °F (-37 °C))
Ra maximum of 55% (antifreeze protectiondownto-49 °F (-45 °C))
Coolant capacity
ModelCapacity
All models9.1 US qt (8.6 liters)
Notes on windshieldwasher fluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
Technical data429

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely and switch offthe engine, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Stop Vehicle Leave EngineRunning
*The batterychargelevel istoo low.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
Leavethe enginerunning.
Wait untilthe display message disappears before pullingaway.
Check Coolant Level SeeOperator's Manual
*The coolant level istoo low.
NOTEEngine damageduetoinsufficient coolant
Avoid long journeyswith insufficient coolant.
Add coolant (page 357).
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12 V Battery See Opera-tor's Manual
*The engine is off andthe batterychargelevel istoo low.
Switch off electrical consumersthat are notrequired.
Leavethe enginerunningfor afew minutes, or drivefor a longer distance.The battery willcharge.Ifthe message appears whilethe engine isrunning,this indicates an on-board electrical system malfunction.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
458Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Before openingthe hood, allowthe enginetocool down.
Intheevent of afireinthe engine compartment,keepthe hood closed and callthefireservice.
Wait untilthe engine has cooled down.
Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthe coolanttemperature displayremains belowthered marking.

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Intheevent of afireinthe engine compartment,keepthe hood closed and callthefireservice.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely and switch offthe engine, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Donot continue driving under any circumstances.
Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
Ifthe coolanttemperature display is atthe lower end ofthetemperature scale:
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
or
Exitthevehicle andkeep a safe distance from it untilthe engine has cooled down.
Checkthe coolant level (page 357).
Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthecoolanttemperature displayremains belowthered area.
Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps489

Compass...................................................301
Computersee On-board computer
ConnectionstatusDisplaying ............................................ 325Overview .............................................325
ConnectivitySwitching transmission ofthevehicleposition on/off .................................... 265
Contacts................................................... 309Calling up .............................................310Deleting ...............................................311Downloading (from mobile phone) .......310Importing .............................................311Importing (overview) ............................310Information .......................................... 309Making a call ........................................311Nameformat ........................................310Options ................................................311Storing .................................................311
ControllerOperating ............................................ 256
Convenience closingfeature.................... 82
Convenience opening................................81
Coolant (engine)Check level .......................................... 357Filling capacity .................................... 429Notes .................................................. 429
Coolingsee Climatecontrol
CopyrightLicenses ................................................31Trademarks............................................31
Cornering light function..........................12 5
CrossTraffic Alert....................................215
Crosswind AssistFunction/notes ....................................175
Cruise control..........................................181Buttons ................................................182Calling up a speed ...............................182Function ...............................................181Requirements: .....................................182Selecting .............................................182Setting a speed ...................................182Storing a speed ...................................182Switching off .......................................182
Switching on ........................................182System limitations ...............................181
Cup holderRear passenger compartment ..............11 5
Cup holder inthe center consoleInstalling/removing (automatictransmission) .......................................115
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).........27
CustomerRelations Department.............27
D
Dashboardsee Cockpit
Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting
Data acquisitionVehicle .................................................. 28
Data import/export................................ 269Function/notes ................................... 269Importing/exporting ...........................270
DatastorageElectronic control units .........................28Online services ...................................... 29
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Occupant safetyPets inthevehicle ................................. 62
Occupant safetysee AirbagseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)seeRestraint systemsee Seat belt
OdometerseeTotal distance
Oilsee Engine oil
On-board computer................................. 228Assistance graphic menu ..................... 231Displayingthe service due date ........... 351Head-up Display menu ........................ 237Media menu ........................................235Menu designs ...................................... 229Menuoverview .................................... 228
Multifunction display ...........................230Navigation system menu ..................... 233Operating ............................................ 228Radio menu .........................................235Service menu ...................................... 231Telephone menu .................................. 236Trip menu ............................................ 232
On-boarddiagnostics interfacesee Diagnostics connection
Open-source software...............................31
Openingthe trunk lid usingyourfootHANDS-FREEACCESS ...........................76
OperatingfluidsAdditives (fuel) .................................... 427Brakefluid ...........................................428Coolant (engine) .................................. 429Engine oil ............................................. 427Fuel (gasoline) .....................................426Notes .................................................. 425Refrigerant (air conditioning system) ... 430Windshieldwasherfluid ...................... 429
Operating safetyDeclaration of conformity (wirelessvehicle components) ............................. 25
Information ............................................24
Operating systemsee On-board computer
Operator's ManualVehicle equipment ................................. 22
Operator's Manual (digital)......................20
Overhead control panelMaking calls (Mercedes me connect) ..319Overview ................................................14
P
Paint code................................................ 423
Paintwork (cleaning instructions).......... 361
Panic alarm................................................ 65Activating/deactivating ......................... 65
Panoramic sliding sunroofsee Sliding sunroof
ParkpositionInserting ..............................................15 5Selecting automatically.......................15 5
Parkingsee Electric parking brake
Index515