2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 411
2010 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Engine compartment X 409 Using a rag, slowly open cap : approximately 1/2 turn counterclockwise to relieve excess pressure. X Continue turning cap : counterclockwise and remove it. The coolant level is correct if the level Rfor During all seasons, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit". Mix it with water or premixed washer solvent/ antifreeze depending on the ambient temperature (Y page 544). cold coolant: reaches marking bar = in coolant expansion tank ; (1.5 cm) higher Rfor warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in X X Example illustration: S 550 with AIRMATIC Washer system and headlamp cleaning system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned. ! Always use washer solvent/antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point. Failure to do so could result in damage to the washer system/fluid reservoir. ! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps. ! Do not use distilled or deionized water in the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the washer fluid level sensor could be damaged. Fluid for the washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the washer fluid reservoir. Vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC) X Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab of cap : upwards. X Refill the washer fluid reservoir. X Closing washer fluid reservoir: Press cap : onto filler hole until it engages. For more information, see "Washer system and headlamp cleaning system" (Y page 539). Brake fluid level ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Contact an authorized Z Operation Add coolant as required. Screw cap : back on and tighten it. For more information on coolant, see the "Technical data" section (Y page 538) and (Y page 542).