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Regular checks, Check regularly and before a long trip – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Operation

At the gas station

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

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Close the fuel filler flap.

Check regularly and before a long trip

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Open the hood (

page 345).

1 Coolant level
2 Brake fluid
3 Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*

Engine oil level

For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (

page 346).

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Only use 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.

For more information on gasoline, see
the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet.

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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and
the

? malfunction indicator lamp

(USA only) or the

± malfunction in-

dicator lamp (Canada only) comes on.

For more information, see “Practical
hints” (

page 408).