Mercedes Benz 2004 c 240 User Manual

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Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
1 Coolant level
For more information on coolant, see 
“Coolant level” (
page 257).
2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
Removing fuse box cover 
(
page 333).
3 Windshield washer and headlamp 
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the 
washer reservoir, see “Windshield 
washer system and headlamp cleaning 
system*” (
page 259).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level, 
see “Engine oil” (
page 253).
Opening hood (
page 252).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more 
information on replacing light bulbs, see 
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 310).
Exterior lamp switch (
page 102).
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflation pressure 
(
page 261).
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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. 
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center immediately. Do not add brake 
fluid as this will not solve the problem. 
For more information, see “Practical 
hints” (
page 275).