Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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Topping up engine oil
& WARNING Danger of burns from hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment may be very hot, e.g. the engine,
the radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
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Let the engine cool down and only
touch the component parts described
below:
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
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Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next to the filler opening.
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Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an
incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or addi‐
tives
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Do not use engine oils or oil filters
which do not correspond to the specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed for the
service intervals.
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Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer change intervals
than prescribed.
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Do not use additives.
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Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil
change.
* NOTE Damage caused by topping up too
much engine oil
Topping up too much engine oil can cause
damage to the engine or the catalytic con‐
verter.
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Have excess engine oil removed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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Turn cap 1 anti-clockwise and remove it.
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Top up the engine oil.
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Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
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Check the oil level again (
→
page 370).
372 Maintenance and care