Mercedes-Benz GLC : Engine compartment / Checking the coolant level

WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment

Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.

Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.

WARNING Risk of scalding from hot coolant

If you open the cap, you could be scalded.

Let the motor cool down before opening the cap.

When opening the cap, wear protective gloves and safety glasses.

Open the cap slowly to release pressure.

Park the vehicle on a level surface.

Check the coolant temperature display in the instrument cluster.

The coolant temperature must be in the bottom quarter of the temperature display.

Slowly turn cap counter-clockwise to release overpressure.

Continue turning cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.

The coolant level is correct in the following cases:

• If the engine is cold, the coolant is up to marker bar .
• If the engine is warm, the coolant is up to 0.6 in (1.5 cm) over the marker bar .

If necessary, add coolant that has been approved for Mercedes-Benz.

Further information on coolant