Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Owner'S Manual

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X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Wait approximately ten seconds until the
2
and
X
symbols light up in the
instrument cluster display.
X Press selector button
:
on the instrument
cluster twice within a second.
X Top up the oil if necessary.
If the
X
symbol flashes in the instrument
cluster display, correct measurement was not
possible.
X
Repeat the measurement after about five
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
X
Repeat the measurement after approx-
imately 30 minutes if the engine is not at
normal operating temperature.
The amount to be added (if required) is shown
in the display:
Display
OK The oil level is correct.
-1.0 L Add 1.0 litre of engine oil.
-1.5 L Add 1.5 litres of engine oil.
-2.0 L
Add 2.0 litres of engine oil.
HI Have excess oil siphoned
off.
Adding engine oil
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.
! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
X Turn cap
:
anti-clockwise and remove it.
X
Top up with the amount of oil required.
Observe the specifications in the on-board
computer when doing so or fill carefully to the
maximum mark on the oil dipstick.
For further information on engine oil, see
(
Y
page 194).
i The difference between the minimum
mark and the maximum mark on the oil
dipstick is approximately 1.5 litres.
X
Replace cap
:
on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks securely into
place.
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.
Engine compartment
143
Maintenance and care
Z