X
Slowly slide oil dipstick
:
into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark
=
and
MAX mark
;
, the oil level is correct.
X
If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
=
or below, top up with 1.0 litre of engine
oil.
Adding engine oil
G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil does not spill out
over the filler neck. Allow the engine to cool
down and thoroughly clean the components
that have come into contact with engine oil
before you start the engine.
H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment.
!
Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R
using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R
changing the engine oil and oil filter after
missing the change interval required by
the service system
R
using engine oil additives
!
Do not add too much oil. Topping up with
too much engine oil can result in damage
to the engine or to the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil filler cap
X
Turn cap
:
anti-clockwise and remove it.
X
Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, top up with 1.0 litre of
engine oil.
X
Replace cap
:
on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks securely into
place.
X
Check the oil level again with the oil dip-
stick (
For further information on engine oil, see
(
Checking and adding other service
products
Checking the coolant level
G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is under pressure,
particularly if the engine is warm. You could
be scalded by hot coolant spraying out when
opening the cap. There is a danger of injury.
Allow the engine to cool before opening the
cap. Wear gloves and protective eyewear
when opening. Slowly turn the cap half a turn
to allow pressure to escape.
!
The coolant level must only be checked
and corrected when the engine has cooled
down (coolant temperature under 40 †).
Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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