Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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X
Pull oil dipstick
:
out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X
Wipe off oil dipstick
:
.
X
Slowly slide oil dipstick
:
into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
MIN mark
=
and MAX mark
;
.
X
Add oil if necessary.
Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer
On the G 55 AMG, the oil level can be checked
using the on-board computer.
When checking the oil level:
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R
the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press the
&
or
*
button on the
steering wheel to select the following
message:
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
multifunction display:
R
Engine Oil Level OK
R
Add 1.0 qt
(Canada:
1.0 liter
)
to
reach maximum oil level.
R
Add 1.5 qts
(Canada:
1.5 liters
)
to
reach maximum oil level.
R
Add 2.0 qts
(Canada:
2.0 liters
)
to
reach maximum oil level.
X
Add oil if necessary.
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature and the
Engine Oil Reduce
Oil Level message appears, the engine oil
level is too high.
X
Have excess oil siphoned off.
! Do not add too much oil. Adding too much
oil can result in damage to the engine or the
catalytic converter. Have excess oil
siphoned off.
If the
Switch ignition on to check
engine oil level
message appears:
X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 in the
ignition lock.
If the
Observe Waiting Time
message
appears:
X
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: repeat the measurement
after about five minutes.
If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature (e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly): repeat the measurement
after about 30 minutes.
If the
Engine Oil Level Not With
Engine On
message appears:
X
Switch off the engine.
X
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: wait about five minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
i If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the
*
or
&
button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
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Engine compartment
Maintenance and care