check engine MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2019 MY19 with 7” screen

brakepads
byper form ing a visual inspection to
look for pad material wear.
If yo u are unable tocheck the brakepad wear on
th e inside of the wheels, remo vethe wheels if
yo u possess there qu ired skills, or visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
If th e brakepad material thickness is less than
0. 12 in (3 mm), ha vethe brakepads checked and
re placed at a qualified specialist workshop, if
necessar y.
Do not solely rely on the brakepad wear sensor.
It is also strongly recommended that you ha ve
th e brakepads checked at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop, not only at everyservice displa yedby
th e maintenance inter val displa y,but also prior to
long journe ysand when ever the wheels are
re mo ved.
Ne w brake discs and brakepads
New brakepads and brake discs on lyreach their
optimal braking ef fect af ter appro ximately
10 0 miles (100 kilome ters).
Unti lth en, compensate forth ere duced braking
ef fect by applying greater pressure tothe brake
pedal. For saf etyre asons, Mercedes-Benz recom‐
mends that you only ha vebrakepads and brake
discs which are appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
ins talled on your vehicle.
Other brake discs or brakepads may compromise
th e saf ety of your vehicle.
Alw aysre place all brake discs and brakepads on
an axle at the same time. Alw ays ins tall new
brakepads when replacing brake discs.
Pa rking brake &
WARNING Risk of skidding or an acci‐
dent bybraking with the parking brake
If yo u ha vetobrake your vehicle with the
parking brake, the braking dis tance is consid‐
erab lylonger and the wheels may loc k.There
is an increased risk of skidding and/or acci‐
dent. #
Only brake theve hicle with the parking
brake if the service brake has failed. #
Inthis case, do not apply the parking
brake with too much forc e. #
Ifth e wheels loc k,immediately release
th e parking brake as much as required
fo rth e wheels toturn again. Ve
hicles with a manual parking brake
When driving on wetro ads or dirt-co vered sur fa‐
ces, road salt or dirt may getinto the parking
brake. This causes cor rosion and a reduction of
braking forc e.
In order topreve ntthis, drive with the parking
brake lightly applied from time totime.
When doing so, drive for a dis tance of appr ox‐
imately 300 ftat a maximum speed of 13mph
(20 km/h).
The brake lights do not light up when you brake
th eve hicle with the parking brake.
Information about driving on wetroads
Hydroplaning &
WARNING Risk of aquaplaning because
tire tread is too low
Depending on the dep thofthewate r onthe
ro adw ay, aquaplaning can occur despite suf fi‐
cient tire tread dep thand low speed. #
Avoid tire ruts and brake carefully. The
refore , in heavy rain or other conditions in
which hydroplaning can occur, drive as follo ws:
R Reduce your speed.
R Avoid tire ruts.
R Brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads
Bear in mind that vehicles tr aveling in front or in
th e opposite direction create waves. This may
cause the maximum permissible dep thofwa ter
to be exc eeded. These no tes must be obser ved
under all circum stances. Otherwise, you can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
If yo u ha vetodrive on stre tches of road on which
wa ter has collected, please bear in mind thefo l‐
lowing:
R The wate r level of standing water may not be
abo vethe lo wer edge of the front bumper.
R You may drive no faster than walking pace.
Obser vethe no tes on ford ing while off- road for
all-wheel drive vehicles (/ page110). Driving and parking
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#
When driving on unpa vedro ads or off-
ro ad, regular lych eck theve hicle under‐
side. #
Remo vetrapped plants or other flam‐
mable material. #
Ifth ere is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. *
NO
TEDama getotheve hicle af ter driving
off-road When driving off-road or on unpa
ved sur fa‐
ces, fore ign bodies such as stones and
branches could become trapped on theve hi‐
cle underside, on wheels and tires, causing
damage totheve hicle.
Fo reign bodies could cause thefo llowing
damage:
R Damage the suspension, the fuel tank or
th e brake sy stem.
R Disturb the balance and cause vibrations. #
Regular lyremo veany trapped fore ign
bodies, e.g. stones and branches. #
After driving off-road, check carefully
whe ther there is any damage tothe
ve hicle. #
Ifth ere is damage, ha vetheve hicle
ch ecked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop. When driving off-road or on unpa
ved sur faces,
ch eck theve hicle underside, wheels and tires
re gularly at regular inter vals. In particular,
re mo veany trapped fore ign bodies, e.g. stones
and branches.
Obser vethefo llowing no tesre ga rding fore ign
bodies of this kind:
R They may damage the suspension, the fuel
ta nk or the brake sy stem.
R They may disturb the balance and cause
vibrations.
R They may be flung out from theve hicle when
yo u continue driving.
If th ere is any damage, inform a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
When driving off-road on steep inclines, you must
make sure that the DEF tank is su fficiently filled.
Therefore, ensure a le vel of at least ten li ters
before off-road driving. When driving off-road and on con
stru ction sites,
sand, mud and water,also mixed with oil, can get
into the brakes. This may lead toare duction in
braking ef fect or total brake failure, also as a
re sult of increased wear. The braking characteris‐
tics will vary depending on the material that has
got into the sy stem. Clean the brakes af ter driv‐
ing off-road. If youth en notice a reduced braking
ef fect or hear scraping noises, ha vethe brake
sy stem checked immediately at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. Adjust your driving style to the
ch anged braking characteristics.
Driving off- road or on con stru ction sites increa‐
ses the possibility of vehicle damage which may
in turn lead tothefa ilure of cer tain major assem‐
blies and sy stems. Adapt your driving style to the
off-road driving conditions. Drive carefull y.Ha ve
any vehicle damage rectified at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
When driving on rough cross-country terrain, do
not shift the transmission into the neutral posi‐
tion and do not disengage the clutch. You could
lose control when attem pting tobrake theve hicle
with the service brake. If your vehicle cannot
manage an uphill incline, drive back down in
re ve rsege ar.
When loading your vehicle for off-road driving or
on a construction site, keep theve hicle's center
of gr avity as low as possible.
Checklist before off-road driving R Check the fuel and DEF le vels (/ page163)
and add if necessary (/ page 125).
R Engine: check the oil le vel and add oil if nec‐
essary (/ page 205). Before driving up or
down extreme inclines or slopes, fill th e oil to
th e maximum le vel.
% If
yo u drive up or down extreme inclines or
slopes, the00B2 symbol may appear in the
multifunction displa y.The engine operating
saf ety is not put at risk if you ha vefilled the
engine oil tothe maximum le vel before the
jou rney.
R Vehicle tool kit: check that the jack is work‐
ing (/ page 250).
R Make sure that a lug wrench (/ page 250), a
wo oden underlay forth e jac k,aro bust tow
ro pe, a folding spade and a wheel chock are
car ried in theve hicle.
R Tire s and wheels: check the tire tread dep th
( / page 232) and the tire pressure
(/ page 239). Driving and parking
111

Ru
les for off-road driving
Alw ays be aware of the ground clearance of the
ve hicle and avoid obs tacles such as deep tire
ru ts.
Obs tacles can damage thefo llowing parts of the
ve hicle, forex ample:
R Suspension
R Driv etra in
R Fuel and supply tanks
The refore , alw ays drive slowly when off-road. If
yo u must drive over obs tacles, ha vethe co-driver
instruct you.
% Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you addi‐
tionally car rya sho vel and a reco very rope
with a shackle in theve hicle.
R Make sure that loads and items of luggage
are securely stored or lashed down
(/ page 72).
R Before driving off-road, stop theve hicle and
engage a low gear.
R Vehicles with DSR: activate DSR when you
are driving downhill (/ page120).
R All-wheel drive vehicles: activate the all-
wheel drive (/ page119) and, if necessa ry,
activate theLO W RANGE transmission ratio
(/ page 119).
R Ifth e sur face requ ires, temp orarily deactivate
ASR when pulling away ( /page 119).
R Only drive off-road with the engine running
and a gear engaged.
R Drive slowly and smo othly. Wa lking pace is
necessary in many situations.
R Avoid spinning the driven wheels.
R Always ensure that the wheels remain in con‐
ta ct wi th the ground.
R Exercise the utmost caution when driving
across unfamiliar, unpredictable terrain. As a
precaution, getout of theve hicle totake a
look at thero ute tobe take nfirs t.
R Look out for obs tacles (e.g. rocks, holes, tree
st umps and tire ruts).
R Avoid edges where the sur face could crumble
or break away.
Ru les forfo rd ing off-road (all-wheel drive
ve hicles)
R Obser vethe saf ety no tes and general no tes
on driving off-road. R
Check the dep thand characteristics of the
body of water before ford ing. The water must
not be deeper than 23.6 in (60 cm).
R The climate control sy stem is switched off
(/ page 95).
R The auxiliary heating is switched off
(/ page 100).
R Swit chon all-wheel drive (/ page118) and
engage it on vehicles with theLO W RANGE
transmission ratio (/ page 119).
R Restrict the shift range to1or 2.
R Avoid high engine speeds.
R Drive slowly and smoo thly at no more than a
wa lking pace.
R Ensure that no bow wavefo rm s while driving.
R Afterfo rd ing, dry the brakes.
Af ter driving thro ugh a body of water deeper than
19 .7 in (50 cm), make su retocheck all vehicle
fl uids for any signs of penetration bywate r.
Checklist af ter driving off-road
If yo ufind damage totheve hicle af ter off-road
driving, ha vetheve hicle checked at a qualified
specialist workshop immediatel y.
Driving overro ugh terrain places greater
demands on your vehicle than normal road opera‐
tion. Check your vehicle af ter driving on rough
te rrain. This allo wsyouto detect damage
prom ptly and reduce therisk of an accident for
yo urself and other road users. Clean your vehicle
th oroughly before driving on public roads.
Obse rveth efo llowing points af ter driving off-
ro ad, on con stru ction sites and before driving on
public roads:
R Vehicles with DSR: deactivate DSR
(/ page 120).
R All-wheel drive vehicles: deactivate the all-
wheel drive (/ page119).
R Activate ASR (/ page 119).
R Clean theex terior lighting, particular lythe
headlamp s andtail lamps, and check them
fo r dama ge.
R Clean the front and rear license plates.
R Clean the windshield, windo wsand outside
mir rors.
R Clean thesteps, entra nces and grab handles.
This increases the saf ety of your foot ing.
R Clean the wheels and tires, wheel wells and
th e underbody of theve hicle with a water jet. 11 2
Driving and pa rking

Emer
gency braking In
theeve nt of an emergency, you can brake the
ve hicle while it is in motion with the electric park‐
ing brake. #
While driving, press switch 1ofthe electric
parking brake.
The vehicle is braked as long as youke ep
switch 1ofthe electric parking brake
depressed.
The longer electric parking brake switch 1is
depressed, the greater the braking forc e.
During the braking procedure, you will receive the
fo llowing feedback from theve hicle:
R awa rning tone sounds
R the "Release parking brake" display message
appears
R there d0049 and0024 (USA) or 0024(Can‐
ada) indicator lamps in the Instrument Display
fl ash
When theve hicle has been braked toast andstill,
th e electric parking brake is applied. Pa
rking theve hicle for an extended period Pa
rking theve hicle for longer than four
we eks #
Method 1: connect the batteries toa trickle
ch arge r. #
Method 2: disconnect theve hicle star ter bat‐
te ry. #
Method 3: switchoff the po wer supply using
th e battery main switch and disconnect the
auxiliary battery on theve hicle. #
Method 4: interrupt the po wer supply byacti‐
va ting standby mode (/ page136). The
charge leve l of the battery must be checked
eve rythre ewe eks if no measures are take nto
maintain the battery charge. #
Battery voltage below 12.2 V: charge the
battery topreve nt deep discharge damage.
% Fu
rther information can be obtained at a
qu alified specialist workshop. St
andby mode Ac
tivating/deactivating standby mode
Re quirements:
R the engine is switched off.
On-board computer: 4 Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Ruhezustand (Stan dby) #
Toactivate/deactivate: selectYesorNo. Driving and driving saf
ety sy stems Note
on driving sy stems and your responsibil‐
ity Yo
ur vehicle is equipped with driving sy stems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneu‐
ve ring theve hicle. The driving sy stems are aids
and do not relie ve you of your responsibility.
Alw ays pay attention tothe tra ffic and inter vene
if necessa ry. Be aware of the limitations rega rd‐
ing the safe use of these sy stems. Information about sensors
Cer
tain driving and driving saf ety sy stems use
sensors 1tomonitor the area in front of, behind
or next totheve hicle (depending on theve hicle's
equipment). 13 6
Driving and pa rking

R
Ifth e trailer has electronically cont rolled
brakes, pull away carefully wi th theve hicle/
trailer combination. Brake manually using the
brake controller and check whe ther the
brakes are functioning cor rectly.
R Secu rethe load on the trailer in line with the
re qu irements and rules for load-securing
me thods.
R When driving with a trailer, check at regular
inter vals that the load is secure and that the
lights and brakes are functioning cor rectl y.
R Bear in mind that the handling characteristics
are more uns table when towing a trailer than
when driving without a trailer. Avoid sudden
st eering mo vements.
R The vehicle/trailer combination is heavier,
accelerates more slowl y,has a reduced
climbing ability and an increased braking dis‐
ta nce. It is more susceptible toside winds
and requ ires careful steering.
R If possible, do not brake suddenl y,but rath er
moderately at firs t so that the trailer can acti‐
va te its brakes. Then inc rease the pressure on
th e brake pedal.
R Ifth e automatic transmission shifts between
ge ars on uphill or downhill gradients, restrict
th e shift range. Select shi ftrange 4, 3, 2 or 1.
A lo werge ar and reduced speed decrease the
ri sk of engine damage.
R When driving on a downhill gradient, shift to a
lo we rge ar to use the engine's braking ef fect.
Av oid cons tant braking, as this could cause
th eve hicle brakes and possibly also the
trailer brakes toove rheat.
R Ifth e coolant temp erature increases signifi‐
cantly when the air-conditioning sy stem is
switched on, switch the air-conditioning sys‐
te m off.
Coolant heat can also be dissipated by
switching the air flow and thete mp erature of
th e heater or air conditioning tothe maximum
le ve l. Open the windo wsif necessar y.
R When overtaking, pay particular attention to
th e increased overtaking di stance of your
ve hicle/trailer combination.
Due tothe length of your vehicle/trailer com‐
bination you will requ ire a longer stre tch of
ro ad before swit ching back tothe original
lane. Pe
rm issible trailer loads and trailer dr awbar
nose weights We
ight information &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
unbraked trailer with excessively high
gross weight
If yo uto w a trailer without a separate func‐
tional braking sy stem and a gross trailer
we ight (G TW) of more than 1635 lbs (750 kg),
th en theve hicle brake sy stem may overheat.
This increases the braking dis tance and the
brake sy stem may evenfa il. #
Always use a trailer with a separate
functional braking sy stem when towing
a trailer with a gross trailerweight
(G TW ) of more than 1635 lbs (750 kg). *
NO
TEDama getothe drive train, trans‐
mission or trailer tow hit chdue toexc ess
gross combination weight The permissible
gross combinationweight is
exc eeded.
The drive train, the transmission or the trailer
to w hit chmay be dama ged. #
Comply with the permissible gross com‐
bination weight. Fo
rve hicles with a permissible gross vehicle
we ight of 11030 lbs (5003 kg),th e permissible
gross combination weight is less than the sum of
th e permissible gross vehicle weight plus the per‐
missible trailer load. If either theve hicle or the
trailer is fully laden, the permitted gross vehicle
we ight or the permitted trailer load values are
re duced accordingly. In this case, you may on ly
partially load the trailer or theve hicle.
The gross trailer weight (G TW) is calculated by
adding thewe ight of the trailer tothewe ight of
th e load and equipment. If the trailer is equipped
with a separate braking sy stem, then the maxi‐
mum gross trailer weight is 5000 lbs (2268 kg) or
75 00 lbs (3402 kg).
The maximum permissible trailer dr awbar nose‐
we ight on the ball head is 500 lbs (227 kg) or
75 0 lbs (340 kg). Ho wever,th e actual trailer
dr aw bar nose weight must not exceed theva lue
given on the trailer tow hit chor trailer identifica‐
tion plates. Where theva lues dif fer, th e lo west
va lue alw ays applies. Driving and parking
161

Overview of Instrument Display
&
WARNING Risk of accident due toan
instrument display malfunction
If th e Instrument Display has failed or mal‐
functioned, you may not recognize function
re strictions applying tosaf etyre leva nt sys‐
te ms.
The operating saf ety of your vehicle may be
impaired. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have theve hicle checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop. If
yo ur vehicle's operational saf ety is impaired,
park theve hicle in a safe location immediatel y.
Inform a qualified specialist workshop.
Instrument Display Example: Instrument Display with color display
1
Speedome ter
2 Multifunction display
3 Tach ome ter
4 Coolant temp erature display
5 Fuel le vel and tank cap position displ ay
In normal driving mode, coolant temp erature dis‐
play 4is permitted torise tothere d marking. Example: Instrument Display with black and white
display
1
Speedome ter
2 Indicator lamps display
3 Tach ome ter
4 Multifunction display
* NO
TEEngine damage due toexc essively
high engine speeds The engine will be damaged if
you drive with
th e engine in theov errevving range. #
Do not drive wi th the engine in theove r‐
re vving range. When
there d marking in tach ome ter3 is
re ached (o verspeed range), the fuel supply will be
inter rupte d in order toprotect the engine. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the hood
If yo u open the hood when the engine has
ove rheated or during a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, you could come into con tact wi th
hot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the hood, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the hood closed and call
th efire service. Instrument Display and on-board computer
16 3

#
Take support 1from the brac ket on the
hood and pull it down wards. #
Inse rtthe support into brac ket below 2. &
WARNING Risk offire due toflammable
material in the engine compartment or
th eex haust sy stem
Clo ths or other flammable materials left in
th e engine compartment bymis take could
igni teupon coming into con tact wi thhot sec‐
tions of the engine or exhaust sy stem. #
Ensure that there are no flammable
ex tern al materials in the engine com‐
partment or on theex haust sy stem af ter
maintenance workhas been conducted. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the engine
hood
When opening or closing the engine hood, it
may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine hood's range of mo vement. #
Only open or close the engine hood
when there are no persons in the engine
hood's range of mo vement. *
NO
TEDama getothe hood Pushing
the hood closed with your hands
could damage it. #
Toclose the hood, let it drop from the
specified height. #
Toclose: liftthe hood slightl y. #
Movesupport 1tothe brac ket on the hood
and apply light pressure toengage it. #
Lowe rth e hood and let it drop from a height
of appr oximately 0.5 ft(15 cm). #
If it is still possible tolift the hood a little,
open the hood again and let it drop from a
height of appr oximately 0.7 ft(20 cm) until it
engages cor rectly. Engine oil
Che
cking the engine oil le vel with a dip stick &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component pa rts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and pa rts of theex haust sy stem. #
Let the engine cool down and only
to uch the component parts described
as follo ws. Depending on
the engine, the dipstick may be in
va rying locations in the engine compartment.
Wa iting time before checking the oil le vel:
R engine at normal operating temp erature:
fi ve minutes
R engine not at normal operating temp erature
(the engine was only star ted briefly, forex am‐
ple): 30 minutes Dip
stick (e xamp le) #
Park theve hicle on an even sur face. #
Remo vedipstick 1and wipe it off. 204
Maintenance and care

#
Slowly inse rtdipstick 1into the dipstick
guide tube as far as it will go and pull it out
af te rth re e seconds.
R Oil le vel OK: the oil le vel is between the
MIN and the MAX mar k.
R Oil le velto o low: the oil le vel is at the MIN
mark or belo w. #
Ifth e oil le vel is too lo w,add appr ox.
1. 1 US qt (1 liter) engine oil. #
Ifth e oil le vel is too high, drain off excess
engine oil.
Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the engine oil le vel with an on-
board computer
Re quirements:
R The vehicle is le vel during the measuring
process.
R The hood is not open.
R Depending on the driving profile, the oil le vel
can be displa yed only af ter a driving time of
up to30 minutes and only when the ignition
is switched on.
On-board computer: 4 Service 5
Engine Oil Level
Yo u will see one of thefo llowing messa ges in
th e multifunction displa y:#
Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurement
ofthe oil le vel not yet possible. Repeat the
qu ery af ter driving a maximum of 30 minutes. #
Engine Oil Level OK andthe bar todisplay the
oil le vel in the multifunction display is green
and lies between "MIN" and "MAX": the oil
le ve l is OK. #
Engine Oil Level Drive until the engine is
warm. :wa rm upthe engine tooperating tem‐
perature. #
Engine Oil Level Correct Measurement Only
if Vehicle Is on Level Ground: park theve hicle
on an even su rface. #
Engine Oil Level Add 1,0 liq.gal. andthe bar
to display the oil le vel in the multifunction dis‐
play is orange and lies below "MIN": add
1. 1 US qt (1 l ) of engine oil. #
Reduce Engine Oil Level andthe bar display‐
ing the oil le vel in the multifunction display is
orange and lies abo ve"MAX": drain off excess
engine oil.
Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop. #
For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On :
switch on the ignition in order tocheck the
engine oil le vel. #
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: sensor is
defective or not connec ted. Visit a qualified
specialist workshop. #
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavaila-
ble: close the hood.
% Ve
hicles with cold oil le vel displa ys:th e oil
le ve l is automatically displa yed on the multi‐
function display af terth eve hicle has been
non-operational for an extended pe riod. If it
is not possible tomeasu rethe engine oil
le ve l, a releva nt messa gewill appear.
Ad ding engine oil &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
ra diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch component parts desc ribed in the
fo llowing. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the hood
If yo u open the hood when the engine has
ove rheated or during a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, you could come into con tact wi th
hot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the hood, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the hood closed and call
th efire service. If
yo u ha vetocar ryout any workinthe engine
compartment, touch only thefo llowing compo‐
nents:
R Hood
R Engine oil filler opening cap
R Washer fluid reser voir cap
R Coolant expansion reser voir cap Maintenance and care
205

&
WARNING Risk offire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into con tact wi thhot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. #
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next tothefiller opening. #
Allow the engine tocool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting theve hicle. *
NO
TEEngine damage due toincor rect oil
fi lter, incor rect oil or additi ve #
Do not use engine oil or an oil filter with
specifications deviating from those
re qu ired forth e prescribed service
inter vals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends using original or
te sted replacement and service parts. #
Do not change the engine oil or oil filter
in order toset change inter vals longer
th an those prescribed. #
Do not use any additive. #
Follow the instructions on the service
inter val display forch anging the engine
oil. *
NO
TEDama gecaused byadding too
much engine oil To
o much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic con verter. #
Have excess engine oil remo ved at a
qu alified specialist workshop. Engine OM651
Engine OM642
#
Turn cap 1counter-clockwise and remo veit. #
Add engine oil. #
Replace cap 1and turn it clockwise until it
engages. #
Check the oil le vel again . Check using the on-
board computer (/ page 205),check with
th e oil dipstick (/ page 204). Checking
the coolant le vel &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
ra diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch component parts desc ribed in the
fo llowing. 206
Maintenance and care

If
yo u ha vetocar ryout any workinthe engine
compartment, touch only thefo llowing compo‐
nents:
R Hood
R Engine oil filler opening cap
R Washer fluid reser voir cap
R Coolant expansion reser voir cap &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the hood
If yo u open the hood when the engine has
ove rheated or during a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, you could come into con tact wi th
hot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the hood, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the hood closed and call
th efire service. &
WARNING Risk of scalding from hot
coolant
The engine cooling sy stem is pressurized,
particular lywhen the engine is warm. If you
open the cap, you could be scalded byhot
coolant spr aying out. #
Let the engine cool down before open‐
ing the cap. #
When opening the cap, wear pr otective
gl ove s and saf etygl asses. #
Open the cap slowly torelease pres‐
sure. Allow
the engine and the engine cooling sy stem
to cool down before checking the coolant le vel or
re filling coolant.
* NO
TEPaint wo rkdamage due tocoolant If coolant
gets on painted sur faces, the paint‐
wo rkcan be damaged. #
Add coolant carefully. #
Remo vespilled coolant. Checking
the coolant le vel Example: coolant
expansion reser voir #
Park theve hicle on an even sur face. #
Open the hood (/ page 202). #
Slowly turn coolant expansion reser voir cap
1 half a turn coun ter-clockwise and allow
exc ess pressure toescape. #
Turn coolant expansion reser voir cap 1fur‐
th er and remo veit. #
Check the coolant le vel.
There is enough coolant in coolant expansion
re ser voir if the coolant reaches the MAX
mar k.
Ad ding coolant #
Refill th e coolant tothe MAX mark on the
coolant expansion reser voir.
Only use coolant appr oved byMercedes-Benz to
avo id damaging the engine cooling sy stem. #
Replace coolant expansion reser voir cap 1
and tigh ten in a clo ckwise direction. #
Start the engine. #
After appro ximately five minutes, switch off
th e engine again and allow it tocool down. #
Che ckthe coolant le vel again and add coolant
if necessar y.
% Obser
veadditional coolant information
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