Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class - Manual (Page 234)

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Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
1 Coolant level
More information on the coolant level
can be found in the “Operation” section
(
୴ page 238).
2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
More information on brake fluid can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
୴ page 332).
Removing fuse box cover
(
୴ page 312).
3 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on refilling the
reservoir, see the “Operation” section
(
୴ page 241).
Engine oil level
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Operation” section
(
୴ page 236).
Opening hood ( ୴ page 235).
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). More information on
coolant can be found in the “Operation”
section (
୴ page 238).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
the “Practical hints” section (
୴ page 290).
Exterior lamp switch ( ୴ page 101).
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflation pressure
can be found in the “Operation” section
(
୴ page 243).
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Use only premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet.
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (MY 2003
Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except
those equipped with manual transmis-
sion or 4MATIC*):
More information on Flexible Fuel Vehi-
cles can be found in the “Technical da-
ta” section (
୴ page 334).
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the ? lamp to
illuminate.
See also “Practical hints” section
(
୴ page 259).