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
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...
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...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of injury due to an open
cargo compartment floor
If you drive with the cargo compartment floor
open, objects could be flung around and hit
vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction...
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
damaging the paintwork.
Paint
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
afterwards.
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum
ether or lighter fluid...