MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owner's Manual

MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owner's Manual R500 2006 W251 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES-BENZ https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/4/3448/w960_3448-0.png MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owner's Manual
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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 340 OperationDriving instructionsCatalytic converter
Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with 
monolithic-type catalytic converters, an 
important element in conjunction with the 
oxygen sensors to achieve

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 341 Operation
Driving instructions
Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and 
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to approx. 248°F 
(120°C).
The engine shou

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 342 OperationAt the gas stationRefueling
The fuel filler flap is located on the 
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the 
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with 
the remote control automatically

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 343 Operation
At the gas station

Replace the fuel cap by turning it clock-
wise until it audibly engages.

Close the fuel filler flap.
Check regularly and before a long trip
Open the hood (
page

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 344 OperationAt the gas stationCoolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information, 
see “Coolant level” (
page 351) and 
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, et

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 345 Operation
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Hood
Opening
1Hood lock release lever

Pull release lever1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked. Handle2 pro-
trudes slightly from the radiator grille.

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 346 OperationEngine compartment
Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of 
approximately 1 ft (30 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.

Check to make sure the hood is fully 
closed.
If you can raise th

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 347 Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level with the 
control system (R 500 only)
When checking the oil level
the vehicle must be parked on level 
ground

with the engine at operating

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 348 OperationEngine compartmentIf you see the message:Observe waiting period
If engine is at operating temperature, 
wait 5 minutes before repeating check 
procedure.

If engine is not at operating

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MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owners Manual 349 Operation
Engine compartment
To check the engine oil level with the oil 
dipstick, do the following:
Open the hood (
page 345).
1Oil dipstick
2Upper mark
3Lower mark

Pull out oil dipstick1.

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