MERCEDES-BENZ C320 WAGON 2002 S203 Owner's Manual

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Fuse box in the passenger compartment
1Fuse box in passenger compartmentTo gain access to fuse box, pull cover away from fuse
box (arrow) and remove rearward.
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309 Fuses
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2Cover
3Screw
4Retainer
To remove cover:
T wist s cr ews (3 ) 9 0˚ co un terclockwis e. Pull up cover (2 )
and slide out retainer (4) and remove it by pulling cover
towards front. Install in reverse order.5Fuse box in engine compartment, left-hand side
6Clamps
To gain access to fuse box:
Release clamps (6) and remove the cover.
To close the fuse box:
Ensure that the sealing rubber is properly positioned
when you replace the cover. Press the cover down by
hand and secure with clamps (6).
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Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk
1Button for unlocking the trim panel
2Trim panel
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the cargo area
behind the left hand trim panel (2).
To open trim panel:
Press button (1) and fold down the panel (2).3Auxiliary fuse box
4Special fuse puller
5Spare fuses
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311 Engine compartment
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Wa r n i n g !
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the engine
is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed
before driving. When closing hood, use extreme
caution not to catch hands or fingers.The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or even restart after the
engine has been turned off. Stay clear from fan
blades.If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine
compartment, or if the coolant temperature gauge
indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open
the hood. Move away from vehicle and do not open
the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call a fire department.
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils,
spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system
• with the engine running,
• while starting the engine,
• if ignition is “on” and the engine is turned
manually.
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To o pen :
To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the
driver´s side of the instrument panel. At the same time
a handle will extend out of the radiator grill.Pull handle (2) to its stop out of radiator grill and open
hood (do not pull up on the handle).
Note:
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, open
the hood only with the wipers in the parked position.
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313 Engine compartment
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Lower the hood and let it drop into lock from a height of
ap pr oxim ately 1 f t. (3 0 cm ), as sistin g with hand s p lac ed
flat on edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, please make sure that hood is
fully closed. If not, repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down on hood to attempt to fully close it.
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Adding engine oil
1Oil filler cap
2Plug of dipstick guide tube
The engine oil level can only be checked via the
multifunction display in the instrument cluster.
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the
oil pan.Unscrew the oil filler cap and add oil carefully if you
need to top up the oil. Follow the message appearing on
the engine oil level indicator display (page 135) as to
quantity to be added. Re-install oil filler cap.
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be drained
or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and
catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
See malfunction and warning messages on page 285 if
an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction
indicator when the engine is running.
Notes:
See page 135 for engine oil level indicator display.
The dipstick tube allows for draining of oil by using a
suction device.
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P01.00-2219-26
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315 Engine compartment
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The transmission has a permanent fill of automatic
transmission fluid.
Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks and
changes are not required. For this reason the dipstick is
omitted.
If you notice fluid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions,
have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission fluid level.Coolant level
1Coolant expansion tank
To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked
on level ground and the engine stopped.
Check coolant level only when coolant is cold.
The coolant level should reach the black top part of the
reservoir.
See page 372 for antifreeze / anticorrosion mixture.
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Adding coolant
If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 mixture of water and
MB anticorrosion / antifreeze should be added.Windshield and headlamp washer system
1Windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir
The reservoir should be refilled with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or concentrate
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures).
Wa r n i n g !
• In order to avoid possibly serious burns:
Use extreme caution when opening the hood if
there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking
from the cooling system, or if the coolant
temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is
overheated.• Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if engine temperature is above 194
°F
(90
°C). Allow engine to cool down before
removing cap. The coolant reservoir contains
hot fluid and is under pressure.
• Using a rag, slowly open cap approximately
1/2 turn to relieve excess pressure. If opened
immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will
be blown out under pressure.• Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may
burn if it comes into contact with hot engine
parts.
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317 Engine compartment
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Capacity approximately 3.2 US qt (3.0 l)
Vehicles with headlamp cleaning system:
Capacity approximately 6.4 US qt (6.0 l)Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water.
1part“S” to 100parts water
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperatures below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze.
1part“S” to 100parts solvent
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent).
Wa r n i n g !
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do
not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine
parts, because it may burn. You can be seriously
burned.
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