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Safety systems
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
$J
òN$ (USA only) or J(Canada only): the ABS and brake warning lamps are
lit while the engine is running.
EBD is unavailable due to amalfunction .ABS ,BAS,h ill start assist and ESP
®as well
as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automati-
cally deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels could therefore lock prematurely if you brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The braking distance
can increase in emergency braking situations.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XObserve the display messages.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
$JNThe red $(USA only) or J(Canada only) brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running. An additional warning tone sounds.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
Braking performancec an be impaired.
There is arisk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 132).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the malfunction.
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the display messages.
220Indicator and warning lamp sinthe instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
ò!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS has been deactivated due to amalfunction. BAS, hil lstart assist and ESP®as
wel lasi ts driving safety systems ,for example, are therefore als odeactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems coul dbeautomati-
call ydeactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels coul dtherefore lock prematurely if you brake hard ,for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired .The braking distance
can increas einemergency braking situations.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®wil lnot stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XObserve the display messages.
XDrive on with care.
XVisi taq ualified specialist worksho pimmediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is als oapossibility that other systems ,such
as the automatic transmission, wil lberestricted or unavailable.
÷NThe yellow ESP®warning lamp flashes while the vehicleisinm otion.
ESP®or traction control is intervening because there is arisk of skidding or at least
one whee lhas started to spin.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated.
XWhen starting off, do not depress the accelerator pedalm ore than is necessary.
XEase off the accelerator pedalwhile driving.
XAdapt yourdriving style to sui tthe weather and road conditions.
XDo not deactivate ESP®.
In rare cases ,itmay be best to deactivate ESP®(Ypage64).
÷NThe yellow ESP®warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP®,B AS, hil lstart assist, ESP®trailer stabilization and Crosswind Assist are
unavailable due to amalfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems coul dbeautomati-
call ydeactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®wil lnot stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XObserve the display messages.
XDrive on with care.
XVisi taq ualified specialist worksho pimmediately.
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster221
On-board computer and displays
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XAlwaystransport load sinthe cargo compart-
ment and with the sea tbackrests folde dup
and properly locked in position.
XAlway splace the load against the backrests of
the front or rea rseats.
XMov elarge and heavy load sasfar towards the
front of the vehicl easpossibl eagain st the
front or rea rseats. Stow the load flush with
the rea rorfront seats.
XAlway saddit ionally secur ethe load with suit-
able load-securing aids or tie downs.
Observ ethe following notes:
RDo not stack load shighe rthant he uppe redg e
of the backrests.
RTransport load sbehin dseats thata renot
occupied.
RIf the rea rbench sea tisn ot occupied ,insert
the sea tbelts crosswis einto the buckle of the
opposite sea tbelt.
Carg ocom partmen tvariations
Youc an vary the cargo compartment according
to your transportation requirements as follows:
Rby folding the sea tbackrests forwar dtothe
table position.
Rby removing the rea rbench seat.
Yo uw illf ind informatio nabout rearbench seats
in the "Rea rbench seats" sectio n(
Ypage 85).
Securingloa ds
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If yo uattach the tie-down incorrectly when
securing the load ,the following mayo ccurin
the event of abrupt changesind irection, brak-
ing maneuver soranaccident:
Rthe cargo tie-down ring smaybecome
detached or the tie-down mayt earifthe
permissibl eloa dise xceeded
Rthe load mayn ot be restrained.
Thi sm aycause the load to slip ,tip ove rorbe
tossed about, striking vehicl eoccupants.
There is ariskofana ccident and injury.
Alwaystension the tie-downs in the proper
manner and onlyb etween the described
cargo tie-down rings. Alway susetie-downs
designeds pecifically for the loads.
!Observethe informatio nonthe maximum
loading capacity of the individual cargo tie-
down points.
If yo uusesevera lcargo tie-down points to
secur eaload, youm usta lway stake the max-
imu mloadin gcapacity of the weakest cargo
tie-down point into account.
If yo ubrake hard, for example, the forces act-
ing could be up to severa ltime sthe weight
forc eoft he load .Alway susemultipl ecargo
tie-down points in order to distribute the force
absorption. Loa dthe anchorages evenly.
Spread the load evenly across the cargo tie-
down points/cargo tie-down rings. Yo uwillf ind
informatio nonthe maximu mloadin gcapacity of
the cargo tie-down points under "Cargo tie-
down points and carrie rsystems" (
Ypage 304).
Do not attempt to modify or repai rthe cargo tie-
down points/cargo tie-down ring sortie downs.
Read the informatio nonqualified specialist
workshops: (
Ypage 29).
As the driver ,you arer esponsibl efor ensuring
that:
RThe load is secured against slipping, tipping,
rolling or falling off in norma l traffic condi-
ti
ons, shoul dthe vehicl eswervetoa voidan
obstacle ,inthe event of full brake application
and on poor roa dsurfaces.
RThe applicabl erequirements and guidelines
relating to load-securing practice smustb e
met.
If thisisn ot the case, thism ayconstitute a
punishabl eoffense, depending on local legis-
latio nand any ensuing consequences.
Alway sobserve the legalr equirements for the
country yo uarecurrentl yin.
Make sure thatt he load is securebefore every
journey and at regular intervals during alon g
journey .Correct an incorrectly or inadequately
secured load if necessary.
Alway sobserve the operating instructions or the
notes of the lashing strapm anufacturer for the
operatio nofthe lashing strap.
Yo uc an obtai ninformatio nabout securing the
load correctl yfrom the manufacturer of the load
securing aids or tie down for securing the load.
234Securingl oads
Transporting loads
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Alsoo bserve the safety informatio ninthe load-
ing directions (Ypage 232).
XFil lspaces between the load and the cargo
compartment wall sorwheelhousings (form-
locking). Use rigid load securing aids, such as
wedges, wooden fixings or padding.
XAttach secured and stabilized load sinall
directions to the cargo tie-down ring sand the
guid erails in the rear.
Onlyu setie downs ,suc hasl ashing nets and
lashing straps, thath aveb eent este din
accordance with current standards.
Whe nsecuring aload, always us ethe closest
cargo tie-down ring sand pa dsharp edges for
protection.
Cargo tie-down points (example: Cargo Van)
Fixe dcargo tie-down points on the floor
:
Guide/loadr ails
;Cargo tie-down rings
If your vehicl eisequippe dwithg uide /loading
rails :in the floor, yo ucan place lashing rods
directl yinfront of and behind the load .The lash-
ing rod sdirectl yabsorbt he potential shifting
forces.
Securing load sonthe cargo compartment floor
by lashing them down is onlyr ecommendedfor lightweight loads. Place non-slip mats (anti-slip
mats) under the load to increase load security.
Lashin
gstraps
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If yo uattach the tie-down incorrectly when
securing the load ,the following mayo ccurin
the event of abrupt changesind irection, brak-
ing maneuver soranaccident:
Rthe cargo tie-down ring smaybecome
detached or the tie-down mayt earifthe
permissibl eloa dise xceeded
Rthe load mayn ot be restrained.
Thi sm aycause the load to slip ,tip ove rorbe
tossed about, striking vehicl eoccupants.
There is ariskofana ccident and injury.
Alway stension the tie-downs in the proper
manner and onlyb etween the described
cargo tie-down rings. Alway susetie-downs
designeds pecifically for the loads.
!Observethe informatio nonthe maximum
loading capacity of the individual cargo tie-
down points.
If yo uusesevera lcargo tie-down points to
secur eaload, youm usta lway stake the max-
imu mloadin gcapacity of the weakest cargo
tie-down point into account.
If yo ubrake hard, for example, the forces act-
ing could be up to severa ltime sthe weight
forc eoft he load .Alway susemultipl ecargo
tie-down points in order to distribute the force absorption. Loa dthe anchorages evenly.
Alway sobserve the operating instructions or the
notes of the lashing strapm anufactu rer fo
r the
o
peratio nofthe lashing strap.
Securing load sonthe cargo compartment floor
by lashing them down is onlyr ecommendedfor
lightweight loads. Place non-slip mats (anti-slip
mats) under the load to increase load security.
Lashin gstraps235
Transporting loads
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GWARNING
The brake flui dconstantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
flui dist oo low ,vapo rpockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard .This would impair braking efficiency.
There is arisk of an accident.
You should have the brake flui drenewe dat
the specified intervals.
!If the brake flui dlevelint he brake flui dres-
ervoir has fallen to the MIN mark or below,
check the brake system immediatel yfor
leaks. Also check the thickness of the brake
linings. Visi taqualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct
the malfunction.
!Brake flui dcorrodes paint, plastic and rub-
ber. If paint, plastic or rubber has come into
contact with brake fluid, rinse with water
immediately.
Have the brake flui drenewe devery 2years at a
qualified specialist workshop. Observe the infor-
mation regarding brake flui dinthe "Service
products and capacities" section (
Ypag e300).
Check the brake flui dlevelr egularly, e.g. weekly
or when refueling.
Checking the brake fluid level
XStop you rvehicl easf ar awa yfrom traffic as
possible on leve lground.
XSwitch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicletop revent it from rolling
away.
XOpen the hood (Ypag e241).
XCheck the brake flui dlevel.
The brake flui dlevelisa dequate if the leve lis
between the MIN mark and MAX mark on
brake flui dreservoir :.
XClose the hood.
Washer fluid
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is afire in the engine
compartment coul dexpose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is arisk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool downb efore
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible,l et the engine cool downa nd
touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
Windshiel dwasher concentrate coul dignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is arisk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshiel dwasher con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
!Only use washer flui dthat is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses ,e.g. MB SummerFi torMB
WinterFit. Unsuitable washer flui dcoul ddam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
246Engine compartment
Maintenance and care
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service interval displayshould therefore not
be confused with the engine oil level display.
For example, the displays hows one of the fol-
lowing service messages for afew seconds:
RNext Service Ain..Days
RServiceADueorService ADue
RServ. AExceed. by .. Days
Then either the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed. If the
service due date has been exceeded, the
elapsedt ime or distance traveled after the over-
due service date is shown. The letter in the dis-
play message indicates which service is due. A
stands foraminor service and Bforam ajor ser-
vice.
Aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center,
will reset the service interval displaya fter the
service work has been carried out. You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, for example.
The prescribed service interval is based on nor- mal vehicle use. Service work will need to be
performed more frequently than prescribed if
the vehicle is operated under more arduousc on-
ditions or with higher loads. Such arduousc on-
ditions include:
Rregularc ity driving with frequent intermediate
stops
Rdriving predominantly short distances
Rfrequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road surfaces
Rleaving the engine idling for long periods on a frequent basis
In these or similar operating conditions, have
the air filter, engine oil and oil filter, for example,
replaced more frequently. Under more arduous
operating conditions, the tires must be checked more often. Further information can be obtained
at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center.
Hiding service messages
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
XPress the 3button on the instrument clus-
ter.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
XPress the aor% button on the steering
wheel.
Callingupt he service due date
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
The vehicle must be stationary. Use the buttons
in the instrument cluster.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress Èto select the service display.
The displays howsapossible service mes-
sage.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Using the steering wheel buttons
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress =or; to select the Servicemenu.
XPress the9or: button to select the
ASSYST PLUSsubmenu and press ato
confirm.
The displays hows the service due date.
Battery
Important safety notes
Work on the battery, e.g. removing or installing,
requires specialist knowledge and the use of
special tools. Therefore, always have work on
the battery carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop.
GWARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to ashort circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can
lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting sys-
tem, the ABS (anti-lock braking system) or the
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program). The oper-
ating safety of your vehicle may be restricted.
You could lose control of the vehicle, for
example:
Rwhen braking
Rin the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There is arisk of an accident.
In the event of ashort circuit or asimilari nci-
dent, contact aqualified specialist workshop
248Battery
Maintenance and care
Page 251 of 310

immediately. Do not drive any further. You
should have all work involvingthe battery car-
ried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
Further information can be foundu nder "ABS"
(
Ypage 62) and under "ESP®"(Ypage 64).
GWARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation of sparks, which could ignit ethe highly explo-
sive gases of abattery. There is arisk of an
explosion.
Before handlin gthe battery, touc hthe vehicle
body to remove any existin gelectrostatic
build-up.
The flammable gas mix is produced when the
battery is charged or when the vehicle is jump-
started.
Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-
ter ya re electro statically charged. Electrostatic
charging results, for example, from:
Rwearings ynthetic clothing
Rfriction betwee nclothing and the seat
Rdraggingorp ushingthe battery across carpet
flooring or any other synthetic materials
Rrubbingt he battery with cloths or towels.
Comply with the followings afetyprecautions
and tak eprotective measuresw hen handling
batteries.
Risk of explosion.E xplosive oxyhy-
drogen is produced when batteries
are being charged. Only charge bat-
teries in well-ventilated areas.
Fire ,open flames and smoking are
therefore prohibited when working
on the battery. Avoid creating
sparks.
Batter yacid is caustic. Avoid con-
tac twith the skin ,eyes or clothing.
Wear acid-proof protective gloves.I f
skin or clothes are splashed with
acid, neutralize the splashes imme-
diately with soapy water or an acid
neutralizer, and the nclean the affec-
ted areas with water .Consult adoc-
tor if necessary.
Wear eye protection. When mixing
water and acid, the liquid can splash
int oy our eyes. Rinse acid splashes
to the eyes immediately with clean water and contac
tadoctor immedi-
ately.
Keep children at asafe distance.
Children are not able to assess the
danger sposed by batteries and
acid.
When handlin gbatteries, observe
the safetyp recautionsand special
protective measuresc ontained in
this Operator's Manual.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of the mwith
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to aqualified spe-
cialist workshop or aspecial
collection point for used bat-
teries.
Observe the followingn otes:
RRecharge the battery more frequently, if you:
-predominantly drive shortd istances
-predominantly drive at low outside temper-
atures
-leave the vehicle parked for alengthy
period
In order for the batteries to achiev etheir max-
imum possible service life, the ymust always
be sufficiently charged.
RConsult an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCom-
mercial Van Center if you wish to leave your
vehicle parked for along period of time.
RWhen you park the vehicle, remove the Smart-
Key if you do not require any electrical con-
sumers. The vehicle will the nuse very little
energy, thus conserving battery power.
RIf your vehicle requiresj ump-starting, or if you
wish to provide jump-startin gassistanc eto
another vehicle, only use the jump-starting
Battery249
Maintenance and care
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RDo not drive with tireswhich have too little
trea ddepth,ast hissignificantl yreduce sthe
tractio nonw etroads (hydroplaning).
RReplace the tire safter 6y ears at the latest,
regardless of wear .Thisa lsoa pplies to the
spar ewheel .
Operatio ninwinter
General notes
Hav eyourv ehicl ewinterproofed at aquali fied
specialis tworkshop at the onse tofwinter.
Onlyu sewheels with tire sizes approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Prior to the onse tofwinter, ensur ethats now
chains ar estowed in the vehicl e(
Ypage 270).
Snow chains canno tbem ounted on al lwheel /
tire combinations. Observe the restrictions on
the us eofsnow chains under "Wheel/tir ecom-
binations" (
Ypage 291).
Als oo bserve the note sinthe "Changing a
wheel" sectio n(
Ypage 286).
Driving with summe rtires
At temperatures belo w45‡(+7 †),summer
tire slos ee last icity and therefore tractio nand
braking power. Chang ethe tire sonyourvehicle
to M+S tire s. Usingsumme rtires at very cold
temperatures could cause tears to form,
thereby damaging the tires permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for
this type of damage.
M+S tires
GWARNING
Wheel and tire dimensions as wel lasthe type
of tire can vary betwee nthe spare whee land
the whee ltobereplaced. When the spare
whee lismounted, driving characteristics may
be severelya ffected. There is arisk of an acci-
dent.
In order to reduce risks:
Ryou should therefore adapt you rdriving
style and drive carefully.
Rnever mount more than one spare wheel
that differs from the whee ltobereplaced.
Ronly use aspare whee lthat differs from the
whee ltober eplaced for ashort time.
Rhave aspare whee lthat differs from the
whee lthat has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correct whee land
tire dimensions as wel lasthe whee ltype.
GWARNING
M+S tires with atire tread depth of less than
ã in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provid esufficient traction. There is
ar isk of an accident.
M+S tires with atread depth of less than ãin
(4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
Use winter tires or all-season tires at tempera-
tures below4 5‡(+7 †). Both types of tire are
identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the isnowflake
symbo linaddition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
Only these tires wil lallow driving safety systems
such as ABS and ESP
®to function optimally in
winter. These tires have been developed specif-
ically for driving in snow.
For safe driving, use M+S tires of the same make
and tread pattern on all wheels.
Always observe the maximu mpermissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
If you mount M+S tires that have alower maxi-
mum permissibl espeed than the maximum
design speed of the vehicle, affix acorrespond-
ing warning label in the driver' sfieldofv ision.
You can obtai nthis at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
Once you have mounted the winter tires:
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 270).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor
(Ypage 277).
Operation in winter269
Wheel sand tires
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When usingawheel/spare wheel with anew or
newly painted wheel rim, have the wheel bolts/
nuts retightened again after approximately 600
to 3,000 miles (1,000 to 5,000 km). Observe the
specified tightening torque.
Wheel and tirec ombination
General notes
!
Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz,s ince previ-
ous damage cannot alwaysbed etected on
retreaded tires. As aresult, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded
tires are mounted. Do not mount used tires if you have no information about their previous
usage.
!For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use tires, wheels and
accessories which have been specially
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the driving safety systems, such as
ABS or ESP
®.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz .Certain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition, when
driving with aload, tire dimension variations
could cause the tires to come into contact
with the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz acceptsnol iability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tires, wheels or
accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Further information on wheels, tires and
approved combinations can be obtained from
any qualified specialist workshop.
!Large wheels: the lower the section width
for acertain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll comfort and suspension comfort are reduced and the
risk of damage to the wheels and tires as a
result of driving over obstacles increases.
You will find atable with the recommended tire
pressures for various vehicle loads on the inside
of your vehicle's fuel filler flap or under "Tire
pressure tables" (
Ypage 278). You can find fur- ther information under "Tire pressure"
(
Ypage 270).
Check tire pressures regularly and only when
the tires are cold.
Notes on the vehicle equipment –alwayse quip
the vehicle:
Rwith tires of the same size across an axle
(left/right)
Rwith the same type of tires on all wheels at a
given time (summer tires, winter tires)
iNot all wheel/tire combinations can be
installed at the factory in all coun tries.
290Wheel and tirecombination
Wheels and tires
Page 302 of 310

Rear axle
Serviceproduct: transmission oil
Product name/numberMaintenance
interval
Mobilub eFE 75-W-85
Mobilube FE Plus NG
MB Shee tNo. 235.7—
Further information can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbsm oisture
from the air. Thi slowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid .Ifthe boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. Thi swould impai rbraking efficiency.
There is ariskofana ccident.
Yo us houl dhavet he brake fluid renewe dat
the specified intervals.
!Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and rub-
ber .Ifp aint, plastic or rubber hasc ome into
contact with brake fluid ,rins ew ithw ater
immediately.
Whe nhandling, storing and disposing of brake
fluid ,pleas eobserve the relevant regulations
and the important safety notes for service prod-
ucts (
Ypage 295).
Overap eriodoft ime,the brake fluid absorbs
moistur efrom the air. Thi sreduce sits boiling
point.
Have the brake fluid renewe devery 2years at a
qualified specialist workshop.
iThere is usuall yanotice in the engine com-
partment to remind yo uwhent he next brake
fluid change is due.
Use only approved brake fluid sthat comply with
the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products. Alway scheck for the identification
DOT 4plus.
Information abouta pproved brake fluid scan be
obtained:
Rat any qualified specialist workshop
Ron the Interne tat
http://bevo.merced es-benz.com.
Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If antifreezec omes intocontac twithh ot com-
ponents in th eenginec ompartment, it may
ignite .Thereisar iskoff irea nd injury.
Let th eenginec ooldown before you add anti-
freeze. Makes ure that antifreezeisn otspilled
next to th efille rneck. Thoroughlyc lean the
antifreezef romc omponents before starting
th ee ngine.
!Takec aren otto spill any coolant on painted
surfaces .You coul dotherwise damag ethe
paintwork.
When handling, storin gand disposingofc oolant
and antifreeze, please observ ethe relevan treg-
ulationsa nd theimportant safety note sfor ser-
vic ep roduct s(
Ypage 295).
Coolan tadditive with corrosion and
antifreeze protection
!Use only approved antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor that complies withMBS pecification
300Service products and capacities
Technical data
for Service Products, Sheet Number 325.
Using other, non-approved antifreeze/corro-
sion inhibitors may causedamage to the cool-
ant system and reduce the engine' sservice
life